Question

1. what is the difference between contact and non - contact forces? a there is physical touching between the object and the force in contact but not in non - contact b there is physical touching between the object and the force in non - contact but not in contact c there is no difference, they are both the same d all of the above

Explanation:

Contact forces require physical contact between the object and the source of the force (e.g., pushing a box), while non - contact forces act on an object without physical touching (e.g., gravitational force, magnetic force).

Answer:

A. There is physical touching between the object and the force in contact but not in non - contact