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  1. In Physics, force is defined as: The push or pull on an object with mass causes it to change its velocity. Force is an external agent capable of changing a body’s state of rest or motion.

  2. A force is a push or pull that acts upon an object as a result of that objects interactions with its surroundings. In this Lesson, The Physics Classroom differentiates between the various types of forces that an object could encounter. Some extra attention is given to the topic of friction and weight.

  3. A force is a push or a pull that acts on an object due to the interaction with another object. Force is measured in newtons (N). Forces are divided into contact forces and non-contact forces.

    • Normal Force
    • Applied Force
    • Tension Force
    • Friction
    • Air Resistance
    • Spring Force
    • Buoyant Force
    • Drag Force

    When an object lies on a surface, the surface exerts an equal and opposite force. The component of this force that is perpendicular to the surface is called the normal force. Example: The force exerted by the table on a book lying on it.

    The forces applied to an object in order to displace or deform it is called the applied force. Example: The force with which a person pushes a cart.

    The tensionor tension force is a force experienced by a rope, string, or cable pulled from the opposite end. Example: The force experienced by a rope when a person pulls a bucket of water from a well.

    The frictionforce is the force of resistance to an object’s motion. There are two main types of friction force. A. Static Friction Static friction arises when the applied force is such that an object remains stationary relative to the surface. Example: The resistance offered by a stationary box when a person tries to push it. B. Kinetic Friction Ki...

    The force of resistance offered by air to an object moving through it is called air resistance. Example: The resistance offered by air when a ball falls through it.

    The force exerted by a spring when compressed or extended is called spring force. Example: The force used to measure weight with a weighing scale.

    When an object is immersed in a fluid, wholly or partially, the fluid exerts an upward force opposite its weight. This phenomenon is known as buoyancy, and the upward thrust is known as the buoyant force. Example: Boat sailing on the river.

    When an object moves through a fluid, like air or water, it experiences a drag force, also known as drag resistance. Example: A car driving on a highway.

  4. Forceful, forcing, "may the force be with you!"—how do scientists define the term "force", and how do forces make things move? Learn how we can define and measure forces and motion to understand how things ranging from grains of sand to entire planets move.

  5. A force is a push or pull that acts upon an object as a result of that objects interactions with its surroundings. In this Lesson, The Physics Classroom details that nature of these forces, discussing both contact and non-contact forces.

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  7. A force is an external agent that may change the condition of rest or motion of a body. It has a magnitude as well as a direction. The direction of the force is the place where force is applied, and the application of force is the location where force is applied. The Formula of Force.

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