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Contact & Noncontact Forces

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Which event is an example of a contact force?
OA.
a nail being attracted to a magnet
OB. a leaf falling from a tree
OC. a person pulling a sled
OD.
an electric charge jumping from a sweater to a person
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Final answer:

A person pulling a sled is an example of a contact force.


Step-by-step explanation:

A contact force is a force that acts on an object by coming into direct physical contact with it. One example of a contact force is a person pulling a sled. In this case, the person exerts a force on the sled by using their hands or a rope to make direct contact with it.


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