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Let’s go step by step to match each picture with the correct contact force.

We are given these options:
- Friction Force
- Normal Force
- Applied Force
- Air Resistance Force
- Spring Force
- Tension Force

Now, let’s look at each image and think about what kind of force is acting when objects touch each other (that’s what “contact force” means).

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1. Parachute falling with a box
→ The parachute slows down the fall because air pushes up against it. That’s Air Resistance Force.

2. Matchbox with matches on top
→ The matches are sitting on the box. The box pushes up on them to hold them — that’s the Normal Force (the surface pushing back perpendicular to gravity).

Wait — actually, looking again: the matchbox has matches *on* it, but also one match is being struck? Hmm… no, in the image, it looks like just matches resting on the box. But if we’re thinking of contact forces between surfaces, then yes — normal force supports the matches.

But wait — maybe it’s friction? No, unless something is sliding or trying to slide. Here, nothing is moving sideways. So likely Normal Force.

Actually, let me double-check all images first before assigning.

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3. Lamp on a cabinet
→ The lamp sits on the cabinet. The cabinet pushes up on the lamp to support its weight → Normal Force

Wait — now I have two candidates for Normal Force? Let’s be careful.

Actually, let’s list all 6 images clearly:

Image A: Parachute + box → Air Resistance
Image B: Matchbox with matches → ???
Image C: Lamp on cabinet → Normal Force
Image D: Box with spring inside → Spring Force (spring is compressed or expanded, pushing)
Image E: Man pushing lawnmower → He’s applying force → Applied Force
Image F: Girl on swing → Ropes are pulling her → Tension Force

That leaves Image B: Matchbox with matches. What force is shown here?

If the matches are just lying there, it’s still Normal Force from the box supporting them. But maybe the question intends something else?

Wait — perhaps the matchstick is being rubbed? In some diagrams, striking a match involves friction. Looking at the image description: it shows a matchbox with loose matches and one matchstick placed diagonally — possibly implying it was used or is about to be struck.

In many educational contexts, this image represents Friction Force, because you rub the match head against the strip to create heat via friction.

Yes — that makes sense! So:

→ Matchbox scene = Friction Force (rubbing match to light it)

Then:

Lamp on cabinet = Normal Force (surface supporting object)

Parachute = Air Resistance Force

Box with spring = Spring Force

Man pushing mower = Applied Force

Girl on swing = Tension Force (ropes under tension holding her)

Perfect — that uses all six forces exactly once.

Let’s verify:

✔ Parachute → Air Resistance
✔ Matchbox → Friction (striking match)
✔ Lamp on cabinet → Normal Force
✔ Box with spring → Spring Force
✔ Man pushing mower → Applied Force
✔ Swing → Tension Force

All accounted for. No duplicates. All make physical sense.

Final matching:

Top middle (matchbox): Friction Force
Top right (lamp): Normal Force
Bottom left (spring in box): Spring Force
Bottom middle (man with mower): Applied Force
Bottom right (swing): Tension Force
Left side (parachute): Air Resistance Force

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Final Answer:
Parachute: Air Resistance Force
Matchbox: Friction Force
Lamp on cabinet: Normal Force
Box with spring: Spring Force
Man pushing lawnmower: Applied Force
Girl on swing: Tension Force