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In classical mechanics

Normal force: The component of contact force between two bodies, that acts in the direction perpendicular to the plane of contact. It manifests a tendency of the bodies to avoid moving into each other, and acts outwards on both bodies.

Primary subject wiki entry: Mech:Normal force

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	* [[Find link::Normal force]]: The component of contact force between two bodies, that acts in the direction perpendicular to the plane of contact. It manifests a tendency of the bodies to avoid moving into each other, and acts outwards on both bodies.		{{:Normal force}}