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Which of the following is an example of a non-contact force?

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At a glance

MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

Forces and their interactions

Question

  1. A. Friction
  2. B. Tension
  3. C. Magnetic force
  4. D. Air resistance

Answer

Magnetic force

Explanation

Magnetic force is a non-contact force because it can act at a distance without the objects touching each other.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Force Pairs

Students often think that force pairs act on the same object instead of between two interacting objects.

Emphasize that for every action force, there is an equal and opposite reaction force acting on a different object.

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