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Distinguish between contact forces and non-contact forces with examples.

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Contact Force: A Force that can be applied only when it is in contact with an object is called a contact force.
Examples: muscular force, frictional force.
Non-contact force : The force exerted on an object without touching it is known as a non-contact force.
Examples : gravitational force, magnetic force.

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