What is a force?
Force and Motion - Flashcard 1

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.
2.
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What units are used to measure force?
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Force is measured in Newtons.
3.
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What is a contact force?
Back
A contact force is a force that causes objects to move by touching them.
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What is a non-contact force?
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A non-contact force is a force that acts on an object without physical contact, such as gravity or magnetism.
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What is gravitational attraction?
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Gravitational attraction is the force that pulls two objects toward each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why do we experience stronger gravitational attraction with Earth than with the Sun?
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We experience stronger gravitational attraction with Earth because we are closer to its center.
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What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?
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The greater the mass of an object, the stronger its gravitational pull.
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