P8.2 Forces between objects Flashcards
1
Q
What is a force?
A
A push or pull that acts on an object because of its interaction with another object
2
Q
What are contact forces?
A
When 2 objects touch each to interact
Such as air resistance
3
Q
What are non-contact forces?
A
When an object interacts with another object without touching it
Such as gravity
4
Q
What is Newtons 3rd law of motion?
A
States when 2 objects interact with each other - they exert equal and opposite forces on each other
5
Q
What is the driving force?
A
It is the force that makes it move
6
Q
What is the unit of force?
A
Newton (N)
