Non-contact forces
Definition
Non-contact forces are forces that act on an object without any physical contact between the objects. These forces can affect an object from a distance.
Analogy
Imagine two magnets attracting or repelling each other without actually touching. The force between them is a non-contact force because they don't have to be in direct contact to exert a force on each other.
Related terms
Electric Force: The force of attraction or repulsion between charged particles.
Magnetic Force: The force exerted by magnets or magnetic fields on other objects.
Gravitational Force: The force of attraction between two objects due to their masses.
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