Non-Contact Forces Flashcard Review

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What is the area of influence surrounding a non-contact force called?

Back

Field

Front

If two objects have the same mass, which pair has the strongest gravitational attraction?

Back

The pair that is closest together.

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What is one advantage of an electromagnet?

Back

The magnet can be turned off when the electric current is switched off.

Front

What happens to non-contact forces as the distance between objects increases?

Back

The force decreases.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a non-contact force?

Back

Sun's gravitational pull on planets.

Front

What are the four types of non-contact forces?

Back

Gravitational, electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic forces.

Front

What is gravitational force?

Back

A force that attracts two bodies towards each other based on their masses.

Front

What is electric force?

Back

A force that occurs between charged objects.

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What is magnetic force?

Back

A force that occurs between magnets or magnetic materials.

Front

What is an electromagnetic force?

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A force that is a combination of electric and magnetic forces.