Question

When a sailboat moves with the force of wind, the kind of force acting on the sail boat is :

• A. Gravitational force
• B. Frictional force
• C. Mechanical force
• D. Electric force

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Mechanical force

Explanation for the correct option:

1. For the transmission of mechanical force, there must be direct physical contact between the body and the force.
2. The sailboat moves when the fast wind exerts a force on the sailboat.
3. The wind being in direct physical contact with the sailboat exerts a mechanical force on the ship.

Hence, option (C) is correct.