Answer: A. a force that is able to act at a distance
A force that is able to act at a distance best describes a noncontact force. Is
Explanation:
A force is a pull or a push on an object which result from the object's interaction with another object.
A noncontact force refers to a type of force that acts on an object without physical contact with the object. It exerts between the objects that are detached physically. It happens when two interacting objects that are not in physical contact with each other are able to exert a push or pull despite their physical separation.