Types of forces

Question 1

What is a contact force?

Answer 1

When two objects are physically touching

Question 2

What are two examples of contact forces?

Answer 2

Air resistance and friction

Question 3

What is a non-contact force?

Answer 3

When two objects are physically separated (not touching)

Question 4

What are two examples of non-contact forces?

Answer 4

Gravitational force and magnetic force

Question 5

What is a field?

Answer 5

A region where an object experiences a non-contact force