Force (Physics)

Force is the pulling or pushing of an object due to the interaction with another object^[1]. Force is measured in Newtons (N) which is the force required to accelerate an object $1\text{m}/{\text{s}}^2$ that weighs $1\text{kg}$.

Types

• Frictional
• Tension
• Normal
• Air Resistance
• Applied
• Spring
• Gravitational
• Electrical
• Magnetic

1. The Meaning of Force — the Physics Classroom ↩