Non-contact forces

What are field forces?

Non-contact forces acting over a distance.

What are the two types of interactions described by field forces?

Repulsion and attraction.

Can you name two examples of field forces?

Gravitational field and magnetic field.

What is gravitational force responsible for?

Causes objects to fall towards Earth and prevents us from falling off the planet.

Does gravitational force exist between objects without mass?

No, gravitational force exists between any two objects with mass.

What direction does Earth's gravitational pull act?

Pulls everything downwards towards Earth’s center.

What factors influence the strength of the gravitational force between two objects?

Greater mass and proximity.