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| − | A [[force]] which can act between two [[Object|objects]] that are not touching each other. | + | ==Key Stage 3== |
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A '''non-contact force''' is a [[force]] which can act between two [[Object|objects]] that are not touching each other. | ||
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| + | ===About Non-contact Forces=== | ||
| + | : '''Non-contact forces''' can act over a distance. The [[object]]s do not need to be in contact. | ||
| + | : '''Non-contact forces''' happen when an [[object]] is in a '''field''' created by another [[object]]. | ||
| + | The '''non-contact forces''' you should know are: | ||
| + | : [[Gravitational Force]] ([[Weight]]) | ||
| + | : [[Magnetic Force]] | ||
| + | : [[Electrostatic Force]] | ||
Revision as of 13:18, 14 October 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A non-contact force is a force which can act between two objects that are not touching each other.
About Non-contact Forces
- Non-contact forces can act over a distance. The objects do not need to be in contact.
- Non-contact forces happen when an object is in a field created by another object.
The non-contact forces you should know are: