Non-Contact Force
The forces which are applied to other objects without any physical touching are called non-contact forces.
Examples of non-contact forces are magnetic force, electrostatic force, and gravitational force. Now let’s discuss types of non-contact force in detail.
Magnetic Force
Magnetic force is a non-contact force exerted by a magnet on any other magnetic substance. For example, if we bring a magnet near an iron nail then the magnet pulls them towards it since magnets exert force.
Electrostatic Force
An electrostatic force is a non-contact force that can be exerted by a charged object on another object from a distance. For example, when a plastic comb is rubbed in dry hair, then the electrically charged comb attracts a tiny piece of papers
Gravitational Force
The Gravitational force is a non-contact force between two bodies having some mass. It is an attractive force. The force of attraction between the earth and any object is called the force of gravity.
Learn more, Gravitational Force
Force
Force is defined as an external cause that a body experiences as a result of interacting with another body. Whenever two objects interact, a force is exerted on each object.
In general-term “To Push or Pull an Object” is defined as the force. The force is the interaction experience by the object because of the other object. Generally, force applied to an object changes its state of rest or motion and it also adds acceleration to the object.
Let’s learn more about force, its unit, and others in detail in this article.