Forces & their Interactions (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): 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 of measurement for force?
What is the unit of measurement for force?
Newtons
What defines a contact force?
What defines a contact force?
Two objects are physically touching
Which of these is a contact force?
Which of these is 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
A lamp sits on a table. What upward force does the table exert on the lamp?
A lamp sits on a table. What upward force does the table exert on the lamp?
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 between objects?
What does gravitational force do between objects?
Attracts all objects to other objects
What happens between two oppositely charged objects?
What happens between two oppositely charged objects?
Electrostatic force of attraction
What happens between two objects with the same charge?
What happens between two objects with the same charge?
Electrostatic force of repulsion