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How are contact forces different from non-contact forces?
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How are contact forces different from non-contact forces?

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A non-contact force is a force which acts on an object without coming physically in contact with it. In contrast a contact force is a force which acts on an object coming physically in contact with it. ...
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Contact force needs to be in contact to make “contact force”. Its the opposite for non-contact force, it has to have NO contact to make “non-contact force” happen, i hope this helps
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