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    A force is represented by a vector with an origin, line of action, and direction. It has a magnitude measured in newtons. There are contact forces like muscular force and normal reaction, and forces that act from a distance like gravity, magnetic force, and electric force. Forces can set objects in motion, change their direction or speed, or change their shape.

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    A force is represented by a vector with an origin, line of action, and direction. It has a magnitude measured in newtons. There are contact forces like muscular force and normal reaction, and forces that act from a distance like gravity, magnetic force, and electric force. Forces can set objects in motion, change their direction or speed, or change their shape.

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    A force is represented by a vector with an origin, line of action, and direction. It has a magnitude measured in newtons. There are contact forces like muscular force and normal reaction, and forces that act from a distance like gravity, magnetic force, and electric force. Forces can set objects in motion, change their direction or speed, or change their shape.

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    Characteristics of a force

    A force can be represented by a vector F⃗, characterized by:


    An origin (point of application): the point where the force is
    applied on the object
    It could be the center of gravity of the object or a point of
    contact.
    a line of action: horizontal vertical or along an oblique line
    a direction: upwards, downwards, to the left...
    a magnitude F: value or intensity of the force.
    - The magnitude F of the force F⃗ is measured by means of a
    spring balance
    - In the international system (SI), the magnitude F of a force is
    expressed in newton
    Contact forces:
    - Muscular force
    - Normal reaction of support
    - Tension force
    - Friction force
    Acting from a distance forces:
    - Force of Gravity (weight of an object)
    - Magnetic force
    - Electric force
    Effects:
    Sets the body in motion
    Change the direction and the speed
    Change shape

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