Forces, Motion, and Interactions · Physical Science

Non-Contact Forces

Investigating magnetic, electric, and gravitational fields and how they influence objects without physical contact.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a force act on an object from a distance?
  2. 2What causes the strength of a magnetic field to increase?
  3. 3How do we know gravity exists between small objects?

Common Core State Standards

MS-PS2-3MS-PS2-5
Grade: 8th Grade
Subject: Science
Unit: Forces, Motion, and Interactions
Period: Physical Science

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