Types of Forces

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects with mass. It pulls objects toward each other.

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How does distance affect gravitational force?

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The farther away two objects are, the less gravitational force acts between them.

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What is a contact force?

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Contact forces are forces that require two objects to be in contact with each other, such as friction and tension.

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What is a non-contact force?

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Non-contact forces are forces that act at a distance, such as gravitational, magnetic, and electrical forces.

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What keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

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Gravitational force keeps planets in motion around the sun.

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Why is gravity on the moon less than on Earth?

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Gravity on the moon is less than on Earth because the moon has less mass.

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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 the gravitational force it exerts.

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What is air resistance?

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Air resistance is a type of frictional force that opposes the motion of an object through the air.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is an example of a magnetic force?

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An example of a magnetic force is the attraction or repulsion between magnets.