What is a contact force?

Force that requires physical contact with the object for the force to act

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Force that does not require physical contact with the object for the force to act

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Force that causes no friction

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Force that acts parallel to the surface

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Force that requires physical contact with the object for the force to act

A contact force is a force that requires physical contact with the object for the force to act. For example, muscular force, frictional force, etc.

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What is a contact force? Give some examples of it and explain why they are contact forces? [3 MARKS]

(a) What is meant by a contact force? Explain with the help of an example.

(b) What is meant by a no-contact force? Explain with the help of an example.

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