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Contact forces are actions that take place only when objects are touching each other. Non-contact forces are actions that can take place whether objects are touching or not.Which of the following is a non-contact force? A. impact force B. air resistance C. gravity D. pushing

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Contact forces are actions that take place only when objects are touching each other. Non-contact forces are actions that can take place whether objects are touching or not.Which of the following is a non-contact force? A. impact force B. air resistance C. gravity D. pushing

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The correct answer is C. Gravity. Gravity is a non-contact force because it can act on objects at a distance, without them touching each other.

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