Which of the following is true about contact forces?

Question 1 options:

Contact forces only work by pushing.

Contact forces require the physical contact between objects.

Contact forces only work by pulling.

Contact forces work between two objects that do not touch.

1 answer

The correct option is:

Contact forces require the physical contact between objects.

Contact forces are defined as forces that occur when two objects are in physical contact with each other. Examples include friction, tension, and normal force.