8.7 - Non-contact Forces
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What is gravitational force?
💡 Hint: Think about falling objects.
Name a non-contact force.
💡 Hint: Consider forces that work from a distance.
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What type of force pulls objects toward each other?
💡 Hint: Think about why objects fall.
True or False: Electrostatic force can only attract objects.
💡 Hint: Recall the behavior of charged balloons.
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A magnet and a metal object are placed a few centimeters apart. Describe the forces acting and explain the resulting motion.
💡 Hint: Consider the types of materials involved.
Explain how electrostatic force can be both attractive and repulsive with examples.
💡 Hint: Think about everyday experiences with balloons.
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