Types of forces Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three effects that a force can have on an object?
A
- Change in speed
- Change in direction
- Change in shape
2
Q
What is a contact force?
A
A force that acts between objects that are physically touching
3
Q
What are examples of contact forces?
A
- Air resistence
- Tension
- Reaction force
- Weight
- Up thrust
- Friction
- Thrust
4
Q
What is a non- contact force?
A
A force that acts at a disatnce from the given object without any contac because of an action field
5
Q
What are examples of non- contact forces?
A
- Gravitational force
- Electrostatic force
- Magnetic force
