Conceptional doubts in making FBDs

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Net contact force is the overall force acting at the point of contact between two objects, typically comprising both the normal force and friction. Friction is indeed a component of net contact force, as it opposes the motion between surfaces in contact. Normal force acts perpendicular to the surfaces, while friction acts parallel, contributing to the net contact force. Understanding these forces is crucial for solving mechanics problems effectively. Clarifying these concepts can enhance comprehension of force interactions in physics.
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Homework Statement



I just have some conceptional doubts and it would really be appreciated if some one would answer!
Q1. What is net contact force?
Q2. Does it have friction as one of its components?
Q3. Is it any way similar to normal force?

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I did try to read through Halliday Resnick Jearl Walker Physics textbook, but I wasn't satisfied.

 
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Deep Blue said:

Homework Statement



I just have some conceptional doubts and it would really be appreciated if some one would answer!
Q1. What is net contact force?
Q2. Does it have friction as one of its components?
Q3. Is it any way similar to normal force?

When speaking about contact force in Mechanics, it usually includes both the normal force and friction.
Do you have any special problem?

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