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Question

Which of the following situations involves a non-contact force?


  1. Opening a drawer.

  2. Kicking a ball.

  3. Magnet pulling iron piece.

  4. Closing a door.

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Solution

The correct option is C

Magnet pulling iron piece.


An explanation for the correct option(s):

Non-contact force: It is a force that acts on an object without coming physically in contact with it.

Option (C): Magnet pulling iron pieces is the correct option as there is not any contact between magnet and iron pieces still they are pulled by magnet through magnetic forces.

An explanation for the incorrect option(s):

Option (A): Opening a drawer is not a correct option as it requires a contact for opening a drawer.

Option (B): Kicking a ball is also an incorrect option as it requires contact for kicking a ball.

Option (D): Closing a door is also not a correct option as it comes under the contact force category.

Final answer:

Hence the correct answer is an option (C).


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