Which statement correctly distinguishes field forces from contact forces?
AField forces require direct touching, whereas contact forces act at a distance
BField forces act without contact, whereas contact forces require interaction through contact or attachment
CBoth field and contact forces require direct physical contact
DBoth field and contact forces act only between atoms of the same body
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Field forces act without contact, whereas contact forces require interaction through contact or attachment
Field forces such as gravitational and electrostatic forces act without physical contact. Contact forces such as friction, normal force, and tension depend on direct contact or attachment between bodies.
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