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Contact vs Non contact forces

Contact vs Non contact forces

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a contact force?

Back

A contact force is a force that occurs when objects are physically touching each other.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a non-contact force?

Back

A non-contact force is a force that acts on an object without physical contact, such as gravity or magnetic force.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when two magnets with the same poles facing each other are brought close?

Back

The magnets will repel (push apart).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

Static electricity is a non-contact force that occurs when there is an imbalance of electric charges on the surface of objects.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is normal force?

Back

Normal force is a contact force that acts perpendicular to the surface of an object in contact with another object.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a contact force.

Back

Friction is an example of a contact force that opposes the motion of an object.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a non-contact force.

Back

Gravity is an example of a non-contact force that pulls objects toward each other.

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