Scalar and vector quantities/Contact and non-contact forces

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When an object is pushed or pulled
Define force
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Contact forces - objects are physically touching

Examples include:

Friction

air resistance

tension

normal contact force
Define contact forces. Give examples of contact forces
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Non-contact forces - objects are physically separated

Examples include:

gravitational force

electrostatic force

magnetic force
Define non-contact forces. Give examples of non-contact forces
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Scalar quantities have magnitude only.

Vector quantities have magnitude and an associated direction.
Difference between scalar and vector quantities