Force

Force
- is a push or a pull. It can make objects move, stop, or
change their direction of motion
Magnitude
• It refers to the size or strength of the force which is commonly
expressed in Newton (N); direction of the force, point of application
and line of action.
Contact Forces
• are forces where objects touch or contact with each other.
1. Applied force-force given to a person by another person or
object.
2. Frictional force-force acting against or opposite an object in
contact with which makes the movement of the object
slows down, it always opposes the motion of the object.
3. Normal force- a force that acts perpendicular to the surface
of the object in contact with. Its symbol is FN.
4. Tension force – a force applied to hanging string, rope,
chain or cable. Its symbol is T
Non-Contact Forces
• are forces where objects do not touch or contact with
each other. These forces act over a zone or area called
field.
• Gravitational f o r c e (Fg) – a force of attraction
between two object.
• Magnetic force- a force exerted on a field of attraction
or repulsion as in the case of magnets and other
magnetic material