Contact and Non-Contact forces Flashcards
1
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Do vector quantities have a magnitude and a direction?
A
Yes, vector quantities have a magnitude AND a direction
2
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Do scalar quantities have a magnitude and a direction?
A
No, scalar quantities have a magnitude, but NO direction.
3
Q
Examples of contact forces?
A
Air resistance, friction, tension in ropes, normal contact force, etc.
4
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Examples of non-contact forces?
A
Magnetic force, gravitational force, electrostatic force, etc.
5
Q
What happens when two objects interact?
A
A force is produced/exerted on both objects.
6
Q
What is an interaction pair?
A
A pair of forces that are equal and opposite and act on two interacting objects.
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