Contact vs Non contact forces

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What is a Contact Force?

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A force that requires physical contact between two objects, such as friction, tension, and air resistance.

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What is a Non-Contact Force?

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A force that acts at a distance without physical contact, such as gravitational force, magnetic force, and electric force.

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What is the difference between Mass and Weight?

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Mass does not change with gravity; weight changes depending on the gravitational field.

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What happens to electric force as distance increases?

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As distance increases, the electric force decreases.

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What is Air Resistance?

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A contact force that opposes the motion of an object through air.

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What remains constant in different gravitational fields?

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Mass remains constant regardless of the gravitational field.

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What is an example of a Non-Contact Force?

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Gravitational force is an example of a non-contact force.

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What is Friction?

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A contact force that opposes the relative motion of two surfaces in contact.

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What is Tension?

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A contact force that is transmitted through a string, rope, or wire when it is pulled tight.

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What is the role of gravity in weight?

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Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, which can change with different gravitational fields.