Which of the following is a non-contact force?
- AMagnetic force
- BFrictional force
- CImpact force
- DNone of these
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Correct answer: (a) Magnetic force
Explanation
Magnetic force is a non-contact force; it acts over a distance without physical touch, e.g. a magnet attracting iron.
Frictional force is a contact force arising between surfaces that are touching.
Impact force is a contact force produced during a collision between two objects.