An iron nail getting attracted to a magnet is an example of which force?

Contact

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Frictional

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Muscular

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Non-contact

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Solution

The correct option is D Non-contact
The iron nail gets attracted to the magnet because of a magnetic force exerted on the nail. It is a non-contact force as it can pull on the nail without touching it.

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