Types of Force

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Types of Force: Overview

This topic explains concepts such as The Magnetic Compass, Magnet, Contact Forces, Non-contact Forces, etc.

Important Questions on Types of Force

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There is one force which is exerted by all matter on all other matter. Which force is this?

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Why do we slip on a banana when we step on it?

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Explain the attractive and repulsive nature of magnetic and electrostatic force.

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If a rock is about to fall on the ground what type of force will it exert?

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When you step on a banana peel lying on the road, you may slip and fall. This is because

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What are the effects of magnetic clips made of iron?

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Muscular force is a contact force.

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Magnets are used in generators and motors.

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Explain some uses of magnets.

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What is an electric charge?

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A body has a negative charge of 1 μc. It means the body has gained:

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Which of these cause more friction, a carpet or a granite surface? Why?

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Calculate the number of electrons constituting one coulomb of charge.

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When a bar magnet is suspended in a non-uniform magnetic field, bar magnet will experience 

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Frictional force is a force which comes into existence only when there is motion.

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Why will a magnet attract a paper clip?

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A clip made of iron is attracted by a magnet.

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Do magnets attracts materials made of iron?

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What are the effects of a clip made of iron on magnets?

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Magnets are attracted to all metals.