Types of Forces
There are two types of force. These are;
- Contact force
- Non-contact force/force field
Contact Force
A contact force is any force that requires contact to occur. These are force whose sources are in contact with the body to which they are applied. This occurs between two bodies making contact with each other. The contact can be Direct or Indirect. Examples of direct contact force are …

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