Which of the following forces is a contact force?

Electrostatic force

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Force of friction

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Magnetic force

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Force of gravity

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Solution

The correct option is B Force of friction
Force of friction is a contact force, i.e., it always acts when the bodies are in contact. A force that can be exerted by an object on another one only through ‘physical touching’ is known as a contact force, such as muscular force and frictional force.

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