Forces terms

Non-contact forces definition

A force which acts on an object without coming physically in contact with it

Non contact forces examples

Magnetic, weight, electrostatic, nuclear

Contact forces definition

A force that acts upon an object coming physically in contact

Contact forces example

Friction, push, pull, drag

Forces are usually either:

Electrostatic or gravitational

Electrostatic forces

Friction, upthrust and drag

Gravitational forces

Weight