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macroscopically, we are affected daily by

(a) gravitational force -- we are not flying out to s\pace because of it

(b) frictional force -- it is there when you walk or drive or ski

(c) wind -- due to earth's rotation and temperature gradient

(d) buoyancy -- the floating object in water or a rising balloon

(e) tension and compressive forces -- earth crust movement; capillary action; ear drums

(f) magnetic force -- compasses; magnets in motors and generators

(g) electrostatic force -- electric shock; hair clinging to the CRT monitor

etc.

need more work -- the above list is not well categorized.force is a push or a pull that always is a physical contact interaction

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