P8.2 Forces between objects Flashcards

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What is a force?

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A push or pull that acts on an object because of its interaction with another object

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What are contact forces?

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When 2 objects touch each to interact

Such as air resistance

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What are non-contact forces?

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When an object interacts with another object without touching it
Such as gravity

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What is Newtons 3rd law of motion?

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States when 2 objects interact with each other - they exert equal and opposite forces on each other

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What is the driving force?

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It is the force that makes it move

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What is the unit of force?

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Newton (N)

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