What are the types of forces? Flashcards
1
Q
What are contact forces?
A
Forces acting between 2 objects that are in physical contact with each other
2
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examples of contact forces
A
Frictional/elastic force
3
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What is frictional force?
A
Opposes motion between 2 surfaces in contact
4
Q
What is elastic force?
A
acting on a stretched/compressed object, allowing it to return to its original shape
5
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what are non-contact forces
A
Forces acting between 2 objects that are not touching each other
6
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examples of non-contact force
A
Gravitational force & Magnetic force
7
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what is gravitational force?
A
force that attracts 2 objects towards each other
object is pulled towards earths centre
8
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What is magnetic force?
A
force exerted between a magnet and another magnet like iron or steel
