Refers to the size or strength of the force. Commonly expressed in Newton (N), Dyne (dyn), or pounds (lbs)
Direction
Points to where the object goes. The direction of the arrowhead indicates the direction of the force. The length of the arrow represents the amount of force (relative magnitude)
Magnitude
Refers to the size or strength of the force. Commonly expressed in Newton (N), Dyne (dyn), or pounds (lbs)
Point of application
The location of where the force is applied
Direction
Points to where the object goes. The direction of the arrowhead indicates the direction of the force. The length of the arrow represents the amount of force (relative magnitude)
Point of application
The location of where the force is applied
Line of action
The straight line passing through the point of application and parallel to the direction of force
Line of action
The straight line passing through the point of application and parallel to the direction of force
Types of force
Contact forces
Non-contact forces
Types of force
Contact forces
Non-contact forces
Contact forces
Forces where objects touch or contact with each other
Contact forces
Applied
Friction
Normal
Tension
Contact forces
Forces where objects touch or contact with each other
Applied force
A force given to a person or object by another person or object
Contact forces
Applied
Friction
Normal
Tension
Applied force
A force given to a person or object by another person or object
Friction
The force acting against or opposite an object in contact with which makes the movement of the object slow down
Friction
The force acting against or opposite an object in contact with which makes the movement of the object slow down
Normal force
The force that acts perpendicular to the surface of the object in contact with
Normal force
The force that acts perpendicular to the surface of the object in contact with
Tension
The force applied to string, rope, chain or cable
Non-contact forces
Forces where objects do not touch or contact with each other. These forces act over a zone or area called field
Tension
The force applied to string, rope, chain or cable
Non-contact forces
Gravitational
Magnetic
Non-contact forces
Forces where objects do not touch or contact with each other. These forces act over a zone or area called field
Gravitational force
The force of attraction between two objects
Non-contact forces
Gravitational
Magnetic
Weight
An example of the gravitational force of the Earth towards the object
Gravitational force
The force of attraction between two objects
Magnetic force
Forces exerted on a field of attraction or repulsion as in the case of magnets and other magnetic materials
Weight
An example of the gravitational force of the Earth towards the object
Balanced forces
Forces that are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction. Balanced forces do not cause a change in motion
Magnetic force
Forces exerted on a field of attraction or repulsion as in the case of magnets and other magnetic materials
Unbalanced forces
Forces that cause a change in the motion of an object. Unbalanced forces are not equal and in opposite direction
Balanced forces
Forces that are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction. Balanced forces do not cause a change in motion
Unbalanced forces
Forces that cause a change in the motion of an object. Unbalanced forces are not equal and in opposite direction