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The force exerted by a magnet on a piece of iron is a _______ force.

contact

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non-contact

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friction

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muscular

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Solution

The correct option is B non-contact
A magnet can exert a force on iron without coming in contact with it. Hence, the force exerted by a magnet is an example of a non-contact force.

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