INTRODUCTION
A force is a push or pull upon an object resulting in the object’s interaction with another object. Whenever there is an interaction between two objects, there is a force upon each of the objects. A force can cause an object with mass to change its velocity (e.g. moving from a state of rest), i.e., to accelerate.
Meaning of Force
A force is an influence that can change the motion of an object. A force has both magnitude and direction, making it a vector quantity.
Force is any action that …
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