Contact and Non-Contact Forces

Front

What is the difference between MASS and WEIGHT?

Back

Mass DOES NOT change if the force of gravity changes. Weight DOES change if the force of gravity changes.

Front

What force pulls you to the surface of the earth?

Back

gravity

Front

What is a NON-CONTACT force?

Back

A push or pull force where the objects are not touching.

Front

Magnetic Force is an example of ____________ force.

Back

non-contact

Front

As the MASS of an object increases, its gravitational pull _________.

Back

Increases.

Front

What is a CONTACT force?

Back

A push or pull force where the objects are touching.

Front

What is the formula for calculating weight?

Back

Weight = Mass x Gravitational Acceleration (W = m x g).

Front

What is gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Back

Approximately 9.8 m/s².

Front

What is an example of a NON-CONTACT force?

Back

Magnetic force.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A contact force that opposes the motion of an object.