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CONTACT FORCES

The force applied by a magnet on an iron nail.
The force applied by a student on a door to open it.

NON-CONTACT FORCES
The force applied by an electromagnet on a wire.
The force applied by the planets on each other.

Which statement best explains why the table is incorrect?
A. Magnetic force is a force acting at a distance
B. The student applies a non-contact force on the door
C. Electromagnets use contact force
D. Gravitational force acts between planets only when they are in contact.​

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Answer:

C. Electromagnets use contact force

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C. Electromagnets use force
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