Some forces require objects to be touching each other, but others can act at a distance. Which of these forces always requires objects to be touching each other?

A4.86 g piece of metal was placed in a graduated cylinder containing 15.5 ml of water. the water level rose to 17.3 ml. what is the density of the metal. i need the steps of how to solve it to so i can use a formula to work out other problems.