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प्रश्न
Which one of the following forces is a contact force?
विकल्प
Force of gravity
Force of friction
Magnetic force
Electrostatic force
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उत्तर
Force of friction
Explanation:
Force of friction is a contact force. It always acts when the bodies are in contact.
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| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ | ||
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