Question

Which one of the following forces is only attractive in nature?

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Gravitational force

The explanation for the correct option:

B: Gravitational force

1. The pull force exerted by the earth on the objects is called the gravitational force.
2. Gravitational force gives weight to an object.
3. Ex: freely falling.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

A: Electric force

The repulsive or attractive interaction between any two charged bodies is called an electric force.

C: Magnetic force

Magnetic force is the force that gets attracted by a magnet towards another magnet/metal.

D: Mechanical force

A mechanical force can be defined as a force that features some direct contact between two objects (one applying the force and another which is in a state of rest or in a state of motion) and results in the production of a change in the state of the object (state of rest or state of motion).

Hence, option B is correct.