Question

A nail is hit with a hammer. Which type of contact force has been applied?

A.
spring force
B.
impact force
C.
friction force
D.
tension force

Answer 1

impact force

Step-by-step explanation:

An impact force is a type of contact force. An impact force is a force that exerts a large amount of force over a short time.

Hitting a nail with a hammer is one example of an impact force.