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Answers to AQA GCSE Contact and Non Contact Forces (Combined Science) - Science Worksheets

Answers to AQA GCSE Contact and Non contact Forces (Combined Science)

Practice Questions

1. Define the term force

A force is a push or pull that acts on an object due to the interaction with another object.

2. How can forces affect an object?

A force can change the shape, speed or direction of an object. 

3. Define the term contact force

Contact forces where the objects are physically touching

4. Define the term non contact force

Non contact forces where the objects are not physically touching

5. Give 3 examples of contact forces

Friction, air resistance, upthrust, tension, reaction force and compression

6. Give 3 examples of non contact forces, excluding weight

Electrostatic, magnetic and gravitational force