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The force exerted by a surface on an object which is in contact with it and acts perpendicular to the surface is called … A gravitational force. B frictional force. C normal force. D applied force.

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Answer: Normal Force

Explanation: The force exerted by a surface on an object which is in contact with it and acts perpendicular to the surface is called the normal force. This force comes up to support the object that is being placed on a stable object. It is called the ‘normal’ force because it acts perpendicular to the two surfaces in contact

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