Forces and Force Diagrams

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull acting upon an object as a result of its interaction with another object.

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What is the Normal Force?

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The Normal Force is the support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with another stable object, acting perpendicular to the surface.

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What is Friction Force?

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Friction Force is the force that opposes the relative motion of two surfaces in contact.

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What is Gravitational Force?

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Gravitational Force is the attractive force between two masses, such as the Earth and an object.

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What is Push/Pull Force?

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Push/Pull Force refers to the force applied to an object to move it away from or towards the source of the force.

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What is Net Force?

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Net Force is the vector sum of all the forces acting on an object, determining its acceleration.

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What is Balanced Force?

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Balanced Forces are forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is Unbalanced Force?

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Unbalanced Forces are forces that are not equal and opposite, causing a change in the motion of an object.

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What is a Force Diagram?

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A Force Diagram is a graphical representation showing all the forces acting on an object, including their direction and magnitude.

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How does friction affect motion?

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Friction opposes motion, making it harder for objects to slide past each other, which can slow down or stop movement.