Monday, February 8, 2010

Force

Force

1. Explain what a force is?

A force is a push or a pull of something.

2. Name 4 examples of forces and explain?

A) Friction- when two things are rubbed together.

B) Gravity-the attraction between two objects.

C) Magnetic-the attraction or repulsion between two magnetic metals.

D) Elastic Force - acts to return a spring to its actual length.

3) Units of force?

Force is measured by newtons.

4) Equation of force?

Force = mass x acceleration

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