force and types of forces

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or height. For example, a water tank at a higher elevation has more potential energy than one at a lower elevation.

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What happens when two objects have a negative charge?

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When two objects have a negative charge, they repel each other.

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

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What generates heat when you rub your hands together?

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Friction generates heat when you rub your hands together.

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When do magnetic poles attract each other?

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Magnetic poles attract each other when one is North and the other is South.

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What is friction?

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

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What are the two types of forces?

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The two types of forces are contact forces (like friction) and non-contact forces (like gravity and magnetism).

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the force that pulls us toward the Earth.

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What is an example of a contact force?

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An example of a contact force is pushing a door open.

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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 the force of magnetism.