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Force (Physics)
This is an overview of what force is, how to calculate Net Force, Balanced and unbalanced forces are.
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By: Isha SenjaliyaForce
Important Takeaway
Force is a push or pull on an
10N 10N
object.
It is a vector and is measured
in Newtons (N)
This is a balanced (at rest
A Newton is 1Kgm/s2
or moving at a constant
speed)
Net Force 10N 5N
The vector sum of all the
forces acting on an object. In
other words, the total force
Unbalanced (Non-
that affects the objects
Uniform Motion) This
motion. means it will accelerate.
Velocity is changing
Force is a vector that means
DIRECTION matters
Net
force We said that 8N and 2N were
will positive because they are pushing
be. right, pushing right is positive. We
The 8N 5N Forces Net will be +5N
said that 5N was negative because it
sum
2N is pushing left. Imagine it as a
of all number line. The more left you
the push the more negative and the
forces more right you push the more
positive.
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