Natural Science CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What type of force causes two objects to move in opposite directions when they come into contact?

Potential force
Gravitational force
Magnetic force
Centripetal force

The correct answer is: Centripetal force

Centripetal force is the type of force that causes two objects to move in opposite directions when they come into contact. This is because centripetal force is directed towards the center of rotation and causes the objects to move in a curved path. All other options, such as potential force, gravitational force, and magnetic force, do not result in objects moving in opposite directions when they come into contact. Potential force is a type of stored energy, gravitational force causes objects to attract towards each other, and magnetic force is exerted between two objects with opposite magnetic poles.