The component of contact force normal to the surfaces in contact is called

Normal reaction

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Gravitational component

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Friction

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The correct option is A
Normal reaction

The component of contact force normal to the surfaces in contact is called normal reaction.

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Classify the following amongst the contact and non-contact forces:

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The component of contact force normal to the surfaces in contact is called

The correct option is A Normal reaction The component of contact force normal to the surfaces in contact is called normal reaction.

The correct option is A
Normal reaction

The component of contact force normal to the surfaces in contact is called normal reaction.