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Identify which two of the following are non-contact forces.Applied forceGravityAir resistanceMagnetism

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Identify which two of the following are non-contact forces.

  • Applied force
  • Gravity
  • Air resistance
  • Magnetism
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Solution

The two non-contact forces from the list are Gravity and Magnetism.

Here's why:

  1. Gravity: This is a force that acts at a distance, meaning it doesn't require contact to have an effect. It's the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass.

  2. Magnetism: This is also a non-contact force. It's the force of attraction or repulsion that acts at a distance. It is due to a magnetic field, which is caused by moving electrically charged particles or is inherent in magnetic objects such as a magnet.

On the other hand, Applied force and Air resistance are contact forces. Applied force directly acts upon the contact of two objects, while air resistance acts on an object moving through the air.

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