Difference between muscular and normal force

In summary, muscular force is the force generated by the contraction of muscles, enabling movement and physical exertion, while normal force is the perpendicular force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it, counteracting gravity. Muscular force is dynamic and can vary based on the activity, whereas normal force is typically constant when an object is stationary on a level surface.
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I am so much confused between normal and muscular force . The question I want to ask is that if I push or pull a body the force I am applying on the body is muscular force or normal force between my hand and block surface of contact??


OR, should I say that there is only muscular force acting between my hand and block surface??

Also ,according to my book it states that whenever there is a contact between two bodies there exists a contact force which is =√N²+f².
Please anyone help.
 

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What is muscular force?
 
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incursio52 said:
TL;DR Summary: I am so much confused between normal and muscular force . The question I want to ask is that if I push or pull a body the force I am applying on the body is muscular force or normal force between my hand and block surface of contact??OR, should I say that there is only muscular force acting between my hand and block surface??

Also ,according to my book it states that whenever there is a contact between two bodies there exists a contact force which is =√N²+f².

Please anyone help.
PeroK said:
What is muscular force?
A force which exerted on a body due to muscles
 
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incursio52 said:
A force which exerted on a body due to muscles
The muscles act internally. They don't affect the external physics directly, but are part of the internal biomechanics of your body.
 
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FAQ: Difference between muscular and normal force

What is the primary difference between muscular force and normal force?

Muscular force is the force generated by the contraction of muscles in living organisms, while normal force is the perpendicular force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it.

How is muscular force generated?

Muscular force is generated through the contraction of muscle fibers, which is initiated by signals from the nervous system. This contraction involves the sliding of actin and myosin filaments within muscle cells.

Can normal force exist without muscular force?

Yes, normal force can exist without muscular force. For example, a book resting on a table experiences a normal force from the table supporting its weight, without any involvement of muscular force.

Are muscular force and normal force always acting in the same direction?

No, muscular force and normal force do not always act in the same direction. Muscular force can act in various directions depending on the movement or action being performed, while normal force always acts perpendicular to the surface.

In what scenarios do both muscular and normal forces act together?

Both muscular and normal forces can act together in scenarios such as lifting an object. The muscular force is applied by the muscles to lift the object, while the normal force is exerted by the ground or surface supporting the weight of the object and the person lifting it.

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