The force which does not make direct contact with a body, but acts through space is called:

indirect force

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discrete force

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force at a distance

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is C
force at a distance

Non-contact force:
The force which makes does not make direct contact with a body, but acts through space is called non-contact force or force at a distance.
Ex: Gravitational force, Magnetic force, electrostatic force, etc.

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