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Because it's not necessary for objects to be in contact (touching)
in order to feel the magnetic force between them.
Wilburn Weissnat
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∙ 13y agoThe electric (or more accurately, the electromagnetic) force is a non-contact force because it is able to act at a distance. Magnetic fields and electrical fields are able to "reach across" the space between objects because of the fields and the way they extend around the source. Objects can react to the forces without being in physical contact with each other.
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∙ 12y agoElectrostatic force is the force exerted when two charged bodies come in contact with each other. This contact need not be direct. If a charged conductor is brought close enough (without touching) the charged or uncharged body the the positive and negative charges get induced on the either sides of the body without direct contact as mentioned earlier. This force which tends to change the physical state of the body without direct contact is nothing but the Electrostatic force
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Magnetism is a contact force because magnets make contact true or false?
No. It is false statement. Magnetic force is a non-contact force
Why is gravity considered a non contact force?
Gravity is considered a non-contact force because it does not require direct physical contact between objects to act. It is a force of attraction between any two objects with mass, acting over a distance without the need for physical contact.
What nc force is magnetism?
Magnetism is a non-contact force that acts between magnetic materials or moving electric charges. It is a fundamental force of nature that causes attraction or repulsion between objects with magnetic properties.
Is magnetic force is contact or non contact?
Magnetic force is a non-contact force.
What are the 3 non contact forces?
The three non-contact forces are gravity, electrostatic force, and magnetic force. These forces can act over a distance without direct contact between the objects involved.
Magnetism is a contact force because magnets make contact true or false?
No. It is false statement. Magnetic force is a non-contact force
Do compass needles pointing to direction considered as contact force?
No, magnetism (the force that makes the needle turn) is a non-contact force.
Do the non-contact force of magnetism pulls objects that contain iron?
I have no clue
Is a magnatism a contact force or non-contact force?
Magnetism (note the spelling) works even from a distance, so it's a non-contact force. If it can work without touching, it's one.
Why is gravity considered a non contact force?
Gravity is considered a non-contact force because it does not require direct physical contact between objects to act. It is a force of attraction between any two objects with mass, acting over a distance without the need for physical contact.
What nc force is magnetism?
Magnetism is a non-contact force that acts between magnetic materials or moving electric charges. It is a fundamental force of nature that causes attraction or repulsion between objects with magnetic properties.
Is magnetic force is contact or non contact?
Magnetic force is a non-contact force.
What are the similarities between contact and non contact forces?
A contact force, including friction, springs, pushes, pulls, requires the two objects to be in contact for the force to exist. On the other hand, non-contact forces do not require contact; the two objects are separated by space, and yet the force exists. This includes gravity, electricity, magnetism, and nuclear forces.
What are the 3 non contact forces?
The three non-contact forces are gravity, electrostatic force, and magnetic force. These forces can act over a distance without direct contact between the objects involved.
What is Non-contact force?
A non-contact force is any force applied to an object (or body) by another body that is not in direct contact with it. examples; Gravity, Magnetism or nuclear forces. hope this is of some help to you, Courtney - it is gravitational forces, electromagnetic force, strong nuclear force and weak nuclear force... get it!!! by Lachlan Cowan electromagnitism is the same as magnitism but it can be controlled.
What is the definition of non-contact forces?
Non-contact forces are forces that can act on an object from a distance without physical contact. These forces include gravitational forces, magnetic forces, and electrostatic forces.
Is a force a contact or non contact force?
Force can be both contact or non-contact
