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Force and Interaction

The document explains the concept of force as a push or pull that causes changes in an object's motion, with the SI unit of force being the Newton (N). It classifies forces into contact forces, such as normal and friction forces, and non-contact forces, such as gravitational and electromagnetic forces. Understanding these forces is crucial for predicting motion, explaining natural phenomena, and advancing technology.

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Force and Interaction

The document explains the concept of force as a push or pull that causes changes in an object's motion, with the SI unit of force being the Newton (N). It classifies forces into contact forces, such as normal and friction forces, and non-contact forces, such as gravitational and electromagnetic forces. Understanding these forces is crucial for predicting motion, explaining natural phenomena, and advancing technology.

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FORCE AND INTERACTION

Force – is a push or a pull exerted on an object. Scientific Concept of Force: Force is a


push, or a pull exerted by one object on another object; one effect of which is a change
in the object’s speed, direction, or motion, or both speed and direction.
SI UNIT OF FORCE IS THE NEWTON (N)
A force of 1N is the force that gives a 1-kilogram object an acceleration of 1m/s²
1N = 1 kg. m/s²
A smaller unit of force is dyne.
1 dyne = 1 g. cm/s²
1N = 𝟏𝟎𝟓 dynes

CLASSIFICATION OF FORCES
Contact Forces - are exerted by direct physical contact between two objects.
Example: Normal force, Applied force, Friction force, Tension force
Noncontact Forces – does not involve direct physical contact between objects
(action at a distance or field force).
Example: Gravitational force, Electromagnetic force

CONTACT FORCES
Normal force (𝑭𝑵) - force exerted by a surface that is perpendicular to the
surface.
Applied force (𝑭𝒂𝒑𝒑) - force that is exerted directly on an object.
Friction force (𝑭𝒇) - occurs when two surfaces are in contact and move past each
other.
Tension force (𝑭𝒕) - pulling force exerted by a stretched rope, string, or cable
attached to an object.
Spring/restoring force (𝑭𝒔) - present in springs, causing them to return to their
original position after being stretched or compressed.
Air resistance (drag) (𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒓) - force that opposes the motion of an object moving
through the air.
Buoyant force (𝑭𝑩)- upward force exerted by a fluid on a submerged object.

NON-CONTACT FORCES
Gravitational force (𝑭𝒈) - force exerted by any object that has mass on any other
object that has mass.
Electromagnetic force (𝑭𝒆) - attractive or repulsive force and acts between
charged bodies.

Weight - the force that keeps an object attracted toward the center of the earth and is
related to its mass.
Mass - is the quantity of matter an object contains.

w = mg
where: w = weight (N)
m = mass (kg)
g = acceleration due to gravity (m/s²)
Note: The mass of an object is constant, the weight of an object changes depending on
the acceleration due to gravity.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO UNDERST AND THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF FORCES AND


THEIR EFFECTS?
• It can help us predict and explain the motion of objects.
• It is essential for explaining natural phenomena, improving safety, advancing
technology, solving problems, and enhancing daily life interactions.

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