Contact & Non-Contact Forces (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is a force?
What is a force?
A push or pull due to object interaction
Which two properties do all forces have?
Which two properties do all forces have?
Magnitude and direction
What is the unit of measurement for force?
What is the unit of measurement for force?
Newtons
What are contact forces?
What are contact forces?
Forces where objects are touching
Which of these is an example of a contact force?
Which of these is an example of a contact force?
Friction
What direction does air resistance act on a falling skydiver?
What direction does air resistance act on a falling skydiver?
Upwards
When can a normal contact force occur?
When can a normal contact force occur?
When two objects are 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 are non-contact forces?
What are non-contact forces?
Forces where objects are separated
What happens with electrostatic force between oppositely charged objects?
What happens with electrostatic force between oppositely charged objects?
Attraction
What happens with electrostatic force between objects with the same charge?
What happens with electrostatic force between objects with the same charge?
Repulsion
What does gravitational force do to objects?
What does gravitational force do to objects?
Attracts all objects to other objects