Question

Which situation describes a non-contact force acting on an object? (1 point)
• a person picking up a textbook
O a person cutting an apple with an apple slicer
• a person closing a door
• a person pouring water out of a pitcher

Answer 1

A situation that describes a non-contact force acting on an object is not explicitly listed in the options you've provided, as all the examples you mentioned involve direct contact. Non-contact forces include gravitational, magnetic, and electrostatic forces, where the objects do not touch each other.

However, if we were to analyze the options based on what a non-contact force could relate to in a broader context, none of the situations describe a non-contact force directly acting on an object. They all involve contact forces where a person physically interacts with the objects.

If you need to select one based on a conceptual connection, none fit that description, and the choices may need to be reconsidered to include a scenario involving gravity or magnetism.