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Physics

Newton's Laws

Physics - AQA

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Non-contact forces definition
A force which acts on an object without coming physically in contact with it
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Non contact forces examples
Magnetic, weight, electrostatic, nuclear
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Contact forces definition
A force that acts upon an object coming physically in contact
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Contact forces example
Friction, push, pull, drag
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Forces are usually either:
Electrostatic or gravitational
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Electrostatic forces
Friction, upthrust and drag
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Gravitational forces
Weight