2. Types of forces

There are two types of forces, they are

Here, two objects come in contact with each other. Contact forces are also direct forces in which force is applied over an object. Push and pull forces also belongs to the contact force in which an object is either pulled or pushed.

Take a magnet and a few nails. Put the nails nearby the magnet.
 

What happens?

The nails get attracted by the force of the magnet. But, here, there is no physical contact between them.

 

  

There are two major factors that influence the movement of objects. They are

Animate factors:

Animate factors involve human beings or animals influencing the movement of objects.

 

  

Inanimate factors:

Inanimate factors involve natural forces such as wind, water and gravity in moving objects.