Which type of force is applied in lifting the weights below?

Electrostatic force

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Muscular force

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Magnetic force

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Gravitational force

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Solution

The correct option is B Muscular force
The weights are lifted by applying a force caused by the action of muscles of the person. Hence, it is a muscular force.

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Which type of force is applied in lifting the weights below?

The correct option is B Muscular forceThe weights are lifted by applying a force caused by the action of muscles of the person. Hence, it is a muscular force.

The correct option is B Muscular force
The weights are lifted by applying a force caused by the action of muscles of the person. Hence, it is a muscular force.