Contact And Non Contact Forces Flashcards
What is a force?
A force is a push or pull that acts on an object due to the interaction with another object
What do all forces have?
Oh forces have both magnitude (size) and direction.
What is the unit of force?
The unit of force in newtons (N)
What can all forces be divided in?
 contact a non contact forces
When the forces take place?
What is take place when two forces interact.
What is the contact force?
A contact force is when the two forces are physically touching
What are some examples of contact forces?
Friction, resistance and normal contact force.
What is normal contact force?
Go to objects are in direct contact like on top of each other for example a lamp and a table.
What is a noncontact force?
When the two forces are physically separated
What are some examples of non contact forces?
Set an example of electrostatic force, a resistance and magnetic force
