Friction is a type of ___________.

contact force

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electrostatic force

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magnetic force

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non-contact force

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Solution

The correct option is A contact force
Friction is a type of contact force. Contact forces are those forces which necessarily require a physical contact. Friction cannot act between two surfaces if they are not touching each other.

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(a) Define frictional force (or friction)

(b) Explain why frictional force is said to be a contact force.

_____ force is a type of contact force.

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