a) Define the frictional force.
b) Explain why the frictional force is said to be a contact force.
a) The frictional force is defined as the force that is generated between the surfaces that slide against each other.
b) The frictional force is said to be a contact force because frictional force occurs when two surfaces come in touch with each other. Example of frictional force is walking on the road. For frictional force to act, there should be a contact between the foot and the road. Therefore, it is known as a contact force.
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