Contact and non contact forces

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that attracts objects towards each other, especially the attraction between the Earth and objects on it.

Front

Magnetic Force is an example of ____________ force.

Back

Non-contact force that acts at a distance without physical contact.

Front

You are pulled to the surface of the earth due to the force of _________________

Back

Gravity.

Front

The force between two people through a rope is called

Back

Contact Pull, as it involves direct physical interaction.

Front

What keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?

Back

Gravity, which pulls the planets towards the sun.

Front

What is a contact force?

Back

A force that requires physical contact between two objects.

Front

What is a non-contact force?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of a contact force.

Back

Friction, which occurs when two surfaces rub against each other.

Front

Give an example of a non-contact force.

Back

Magnetic force, which can attract or repel objects without touching them.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A contact force that opposes the motion of an object.