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What is force? State the difference between contact force and non-contact force.

Class 8CBSEScienceChapter: Force and Pressure
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Force: A push or pull on an object is force.
Contact forceNon-contact force
Force that can be applied only when it is in contact with an object is called a contact force, e.g., muscular force, frictional forceThe force exerted on an object without touching it is known as non-contact force, e.g., gravitational force, magnetic force
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