The force that occurs when one object pushes against another object is called contact force.

Here's a breakdown:

* Contact Force: A force that arises when two objects are in direct physical contact with each other.

* Examples of Contact Forces:

* Normal Force: The force exerted by a surface that prevents an object from passing through it (e.g., the force of the ground pushing up on your feet).

* Friction: The force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact (e.g., the force of friction between a tire and the road).

* Tension: The force transmitted through a string, rope, cable, or similar object when it is pulled taut.

* Applied Force: A force exerted on an object by a person or another object (e.g., pushing a box across the floor).

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