Force of ___________ is caused only when the surfaces of two bodies are in contact with each other

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Solution

Friction: force that resists the sliding or rolling of one solid object over another.
Friction is the Force resisting the relative motion of solid surfaces,
Friction force acts opposite to the motion of body and acts parallel to the contact surface.
Hence, the force of FRICTION is caused only when the surfaces of two bodies are in contact with each other.

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