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