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Force is defined as a push or pull that can change an object's motion or shape, characterized by both magnitude and direction. It can be classified into contact forces, like muscular and frictional forces, and non-contact forces, such as gravitational and magnetic forces. Newton's laws describe the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration, emphasizing that forces can be balanced or unbalanced, affecting motion.

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Force is defined as a push or pull that can change an object's motion or shape, characterized by both magnitude and direction. It can be classified into contact forces, like muscular and frictional forces, and non-contact forces, such as gravitational and magnetic forces. Newton's laws describe the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration, emphasizing that forces can be balanced or unbalanced, affecting motion.

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Here are class notes on **Force** without source citations:

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# **Force – Class Notes**

## **Definition of Force**

Force is a push or pull acting upon an object that can change its state of motion or shape. It is a
vector quantity, meaning it has both **magnitude** and **direction**.

## **Effects of Force**

A force can:

1. Change the speed of an object (accelerate or decelerate).

2. Change the direction of motion of an object.

3. Change the shape or size of an object.

4. Bring a moving object to rest or set a stationary object in motion.

## **Types of Force**

### **1. Contact Forces** (Require physical contact)

- **Muscular Force** – Applied by muscles (e.g., lifting a book).

- **Frictional Force** – Opposes motion between surfaces in contact.

- **Normal Force** – Perpendicular force exerted by a surface on an object resting on it.

- **Tension Force** – Force in a stretched string, rope, or cable.

### **2. Non-Contact Forces** (Act at a distance)

- **Gravitational Force** – Attraction between objects due to their masses (e.g., Earth's gravity).

- **Electrostatic Force** – Force between electrically charged objects.

- **Magnetic Force** – Force exerted by magnets on magnetic materials.


## **Newton’s Laws of Motion**

### **1st Law (Law of Inertia)**

An object remains at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.

### **2nd Law (Force and Acceleration)**

The force acting on an object is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by its acceleration:

\[

F = ma

\]

Where:

- \( F \) = Force (Newton, N)

- \( m \) = Mass (kg)

- \( a \) = Acceleration (m/s²)

### **3rd Law (Action and Reaction)**

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

## **Units of Force**

- SI Unit: Newton (N)

- 1 Newton = Force required to accelerate a 1 kg mass by 1 m/s²

## **Balanced and Unbalanced Forces**

- **Balanced Forces** – Do not cause motion (net force = 0).

- **Unbalanced Forces** – Cause motion (net force ≠ 0).

## **Friction**

- A force that opposes relative motion between two surfaces.

- Can be reduced using lubricants, streamlining, or smooth surfaces.

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