What is a contact force?
Contact and Non Contact Forces

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A contact force is a force that occurs when two objects are physically touching each other.
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What is a non-contact force?
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A non-contact force is a force that acts on an object without physical contact, such as gravity or magnetic force.
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What force pulls you towards the Earth?
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Gravity is the force that pulls you towards the surface of the Earth.
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Can a contact force be a push or a pull?
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Yes, a contact force can be either a push or a pull when objects are touching.
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What is an example of a contact force?
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An example of a contact force is friction, which occurs when two surfaces rub against each other.
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What is an example of a non-contact force?
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An example of a non-contact force is magnetic force, which can attract or repel objects without touching them.
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What type of force is gravity?
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Gravity is a non-contact force that attracts objects towards each other.
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