Contact and Non Contact Forces

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What is a contact force?

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

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What is a non-contact force?

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

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What force pulls you towards the Earth?

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Gravity is the force that pulls you towards the surface of the Earth.

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Can a contact force be a push or a pull?

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Yes, a contact force can be either a push or a pull when objects are touching.

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What is an example of a contact force?

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An example of a contact force is friction, which occurs when two surfaces rub against each other.

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What is an example of a non-contact force?

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An example of a non-contact force is magnetic force, which can attract or repel objects without touching them.

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What type of force is gravity?

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Gravity is a non-contact force that attracts objects towards each other.

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What can magnetic and electric forces do?

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Both magnetic and electric forces can push (repel) and pull (attract) objects.

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What happens when two magnets are brought close together?

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They can either attract or repel each other depending on their poles.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a contact force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another surface.