
Non contact forces
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- Q1Which of the following is an example of a non-contact force?FrictionTensionAir ResistanceMagnetism30s
- Q2What is the main source of gravitational force on Earth?Mass of the EarthWind speedAtmospheric pressureWater vapor30s
- Q3Which of the following forces can cause objects to move without touching?Frictive forceElectric forceNormal forceApplied force30s
- Q4What type of non-contact force is responsible for the attraction between magnets?Frictional forceMagnetic forceCentripetal forceNormal force30s
- Q5Which non-contact force helps keep planets in orbit around the sun?Gravitational forceFrictional forceNuclear forceElectromagnetic force30s
- Q6What is the effect of static electricity on non-contact forces?It only works in liquids.It can only repel objects when touched.It can attract or repel objects without touching them.It has no effect on nearby objects.30s
- Q7What is one example of a non-contact force that can affect charged particles?Frictional forceElectric forceTension forceGravitational force30s
- Q8What is the term for the non-contact force that acts between two masses, causing them to be attracted towards each other?Elastic forceGravitational forceFrictional forceTension force30s
- Q9What is a characteristic of non-contact forces?They can only be observed in liquids.They are stronger than contact forces.They can act at a distance without touching objects.They always require direct contact between objects.30s
- Q10Which of the following is NOT a type of non-contact force?Electromagnetic forceFrictionGravityNuclear force30s
- Q11What does the term 'electrostatic force' refer to?The force between magnets that pushes or pulls together.The force exerted on objects through contact with a surface.The force between charged objects that can attract or repel each other.The force that occurs due to the motion of fluids.30s
- Q12Which of the following best describes a characteristic of non-contact forces?They can act over a distance.They only act on moving objects.They are always weaker than contact forces.They require direct contact to work.30s
- Q13What effect do magnetic forces have on objects with the same charge?They repel each other.They can only interact when touching.They have no effect on each other.They attract each other.30s