SC.T2.2.Force.Flashcard (Dist.)

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What is a non-contact force?

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A force that acts on an object without physical contact, such as gravitational force, magnetic force, and electrical force.

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What is gravity?

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A force that attracts two bodies towards each other, commonly experienced as the force that pulls objects towards the Earth.

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What is frictional force?

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

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What is electrical force?

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A force that occurs between charged particles, causing them to attract or repel each other.

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What is magnetism?

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A force that can attract or repel certain materials, typically associated with magnets and magnetic fields.

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What is a contact force?

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A force that acts on an object through direct physical contact, such as friction or tension.

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What is air resistance?

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A type of frictional force that opposes the motion of an object as it moves through the air.

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What is balanced force?

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Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What happens when two oppositely charged particles are brought near each other?

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They produce a non-contact force that attracts them towards each other.

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What forces act on a paper airplane in flight?

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Gravitational force pulls it down, while thrust from the throw and air resistance affect its motion.