The force exerted by a magnet on an iron bar is an example of:

Gravitational force

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Non-contact force

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Electrostatic force

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Contact force

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Solution

The correct option is B Non-contact force
The force exerted by a magnet on an iron bar is an example of magnetic force which is a non-contact force.

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