FORCE

What is Force?

A push or pull
Force has a size & direction
All motion is created by a force
All forces are exerted by one object on
another
**Motion does not have to occur

How is Force Measured?

Measured in Newtons (N)
The more Newtons, the greater
the force
One tool to measure the force of
gravity is the spring scale

Examples of Force
Fingers open a book
Push buttons on a keyboard

Visible
Forces

Invisible
Forces

Gravity holds up a chair

2 magnets coming together
The force that results from combining forces

How to Measure Net Force

SAME
DIRECTION =
ADD
TOGETHER
20N + 25N = 45N
Person # 1
Pushing with
20N Force

Person # 2
Pushing with
25N Force

This is the NET FORCE

UNBALANCED
FORCE because it
produces MOTION

How to Measure Net Force

OPPOSITE
DIRECTIONS =
SUBTRACT
25N - 10N = 15N
Team # 1
Pulling with
25N Force

Team # 2
Pulling with
10N Force

This is the NET FORCE

UNBALANCED
FORCE because it
produces MOTION

How to Measure Net Force

OPPOSITE
DIRECTIONS =
SUBTRACT
37N - 37N = 0N
Wrestler # 1
Pushing with
37N Force

Wrestler # 2
Pushing with
37N Force

This is the NET FORCE

BALANCED FORCE
because there is NO
MOTION