Why does a boat, in still water, come to rest if we stop rowing it?

Due to non-contact force

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Due to force of friction

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Due to muscular force

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Due to magnetic force

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Solution

The correct option is B Due to force of friction
It is the force of friction between the surface of water and the boat that brings the boat to rest once we stop rowing.

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(a) Define frictional force (or friction)

(b) Explain why frictional force is said to be a contact force.

Muscular force is a non-contact force.

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