Contact & Non-Contact Forces (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What two properties do all forces have?
What two properties do all forces have?
Magnitude and direction
What is the unit used to measure force?
What is the unit used to measure force?
Newtons
What defines a contact force?
What defines a contact force?
Two objects are physically touching
Which of these is an example of a contact force?
Which of these is an example of a contact force?
Friction
In which direction does air resistance act on a falling skydiver?
In which direction does air resistance act on a falling skydiver?
Upwards
What is required for a normal contact force to occur?
What is required for a normal contact force to occur?
Two objects in direct contact
A lamp sits on a table. What force does the table exert on the lamp?
A lamp sits on a table. What force does the table exert on the lamp?
Upward normal contact force
What defines a non-contact force?
What defines a non-contact force?
Two objects are physically separated
What does gravitational force do?
What does gravitational force do?
Attracts all objects to other objects
What happens when two oppositely charged objects interact?
What happens when two oppositely charged objects interact?
Electrostatic force of attraction
What happens when two objects with the same charge interact?
What happens when two objects with the same charge interact?
Electrostatic force of repulsion
What causes friction between surfaces?
What causes friction between surfaces?
Surfaces and their roughness