Calculating Force

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What is the definition of force in physics?

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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 friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, acting parallel to the surface of contact.

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What is the relationship between mass and applied force?

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A greater applied force is required to move an object with a greater mass than one with a smaller mass.

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What happens to an object when balanced forces act on it?

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When balanced forces act on an object, it remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force (F) is calculated using the formula F = mass (m) × acceleration (a).

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object, typically measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

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What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

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The unit of force in the SI system is the Newton (N).

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How does the direction of force affect motion?

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The direction of the applied force determines the direction in which the object will move.

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What is speed?

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Speed is a measure of how fast an object moves over a certain distance, calculated as distance divided by time.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.