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Force is defined as a push or pull on an object resulting from interaction with another object, measured in Newtons. It can be categorized into contact and non-contact forces, and is governed by Newton's laws of motion, which describe how forces affect motion and acceleration. Understanding force is essential for analyzing physical interactions in various real-life applications, such as in vehicles and sports.

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Force Presentation

Force is defined as a push or pull on an object resulting from interaction with another object, measured in Newtons. It can be categorized into contact and non-contact forces, and is governed by Newton's laws of motion, which describe how forces affect motion and acceleration. Understanding force is essential for analyzing physical interactions in various real-life applications, such as in vehicles and sports.

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FORCE

Understanding the Concept of Force in Physics

Your Name - Date


What is Force?

A push or pull upon an object resulting from its interaction with another object.

SI Unit: Newton (N)


Characteristics of Force

- Has magnitude and direction (Vector quantity)

- Can change the object's motion, shape, or direction


Types of Forces

- Contact Forces (e.g., friction, tension)

- Non-contact Forces (e.g., gravity, magnetic force)


Contact Forces

- Examples: Friction, tension, normal force, air resistance

- Description and where they appear


Non-Contact Forces

- Gravity, magnetic, and electrostatic forces

- Act over a distance


Newton's First Law (Law of Inertia)

- An object remains at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by a force

- Example: A ball on a flat surface


Newton's Second Law

- Formula: F = m × a

- Explains how force affects acceleration

- Example with values


Newton's Third Law

- For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction

- Example: Rocket launch


Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

- Balanced: No change in motion

- Unbalanced: Causes acceleration


Effects of Force

- Change in speed, direction, shape

- Examples in everyday life


Frictional Force

- Acts opposite to motion

- Types: Static, kinetic

- Advantage/disadvantage
Gravitational Force

- Force of attraction between masses

- Keeps planets in orbit, causes objects to fall


Real-life Applications of Force

- Car brakes (friction)

- Airplanes (lift, thrust, drag)

- Sports (kicking, throwing)


Conclusion

- Force is fundamental to understanding motion

- Influences all physical interactions

- Review of Newton's laws and types of forces

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