Forces

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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 net force?

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Net force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces acting on it are combined.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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When forces are balanced, the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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When forces are unbalanced, the object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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What is normal force?

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Normal force is the support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with a stable surface.

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What is applied force?

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Applied force is a force that is applied to an object by a person or another object.

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What is elastic force?

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Elastic force is the force exerted by a material when it is stretched or compressed.

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects due to their mass.

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What is friction?

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Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another surface.

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What is a Newton Meter?

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A Newton Meter is a device used to measure force, also known as a force meter.