Magnetic force is always a
Contact force
Non contact force
Attractive force
Repulsive force
Magnetic force is a non-contact force, because a magnet can influence a magnet or a magnetic material even when they are placed at a distance.
Unlike gravitational force, magnetic force can be attractive or repulsive in nature.
(a) Define frictional force (or friction)
(b) Explain why frictional force is said to be a contact force.
(c) Explain why magnetic force is said to be a non-contact force.