Practice Non-contact Forces (8.7) - FORCE AND PRESSURE

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Question 1.
What is gravitational force?
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Think about falling objects.
Question 2.
Name a non-contact force.
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Consider forces that work from a distance.
3Question 3.
What type of force pulls objects toward each other?
- Frictional Force
- Gravitational Force
- Magnetic Force
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Think about why objects fall.
4Question 4.
True or False: Electrostatic force can only attract objects.
- True
- False
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Recall the behavior of charged balloons.
Question 5.
A magnet and a metal object are placed a few centimeters apart. Describe the forces acting and explain the resulting motion.
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Consider the types of materials involved.
Question 6.
Explain how electrostatic force can be both attractive and repulsive with examples.
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Think about everyday experiences with balloons.

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