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What is the primary characteristic of a force that enables it to change the state of a body?
What is the primary characteristic of a force that enables it to change the state of a body?
What is the term for the point where a force is applied?
What is the term for the point where a force is applied?
What is the unit of force in the SI system?
What is the unit of force in the SI system?
What type of instrument can be used to measure force?
What type of instrument can be used to measure force?
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What are the two fundamental characteristics of a force?
What are the two fundamental characteristics of a force?
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Study Notes
Force
- Force is an external agent that can change a body's state of rest or motion.
- It has two main characteristics: magnitude and direction.
- The direction of the force is the direction towards which it is applied.
- The point where the force is applied is known as the application of force.
Measuring Force
- Force can be measured using a spring balance.
- The SI unit of force is the Newton (N).
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Learn about the concept of force in physics, including its magnitude and direction, and how to measure it using a spring balance.
