The Meaning of Force

A force is a push or pull upon an object resulting from the object' s

Interaction with another object. Whenever there is an interaction between
two objects, there is a force upon each of the objects.When the interaction
ceases, the two objects no longer experience the force.Forces only exist as a
result of an interaction.

Force is acting on a body causes that body to accelerate, that is,

to change its velocity. The SI unit used to measure force is the newton
(symbol N), which is equivalent to Kg.m.s-2.

It is usually expressed by the equation

F=m.a

Where

F is the force, measured in newtons

m is the mass, measured in Kilograms

a is the acceleration, measured in metre per second squared

Categories:
For simplicity sake, all forces between objects can be divided into two Categories:-

1. Contact forces, and

2. Forces resulting from action- at-a-distance

1. Contact forces:- Contact forces are types of forces in which the two interacting objects
are physically contacting each other .

2. Action-at-a-distance forces:- Action-at-a-distance forces are types of forces in which the to interacting
Objects are not in physical contact with each other, yet are able to
exert a push or pull despite a physical separation
Contact Forces Action- at- Distance Forces
Frictional Force Gravitational Force
Tensional Force Electrical Force
Normal Force Magnetic Force
Air Resistance Force
Applied Force
Spring Force

Fundamental Forces:-
The 4 fundamental forces in nature are:

1.The Strong Nuclear Force –operates only over distances less than about
10-16 meters. It holds protons and neutrons together to make nuclei and
Is responsible for nuclear fusion and fission.
2.The Electromagnetic Force - responsible for all electrical and magnetic phenomena, holds electrons in orbit
around protons to make atoms, atoms together to make molecules, etc.

3.The Weak Nuclear Force - operates only over distances of nuclear dimensions. It is responsible for
radioactive decay.

4.The Gravitational Force - responsible for ``weight'', holds the planets in orbit around the Sun, the Sun in
orbit around the center of the galaxy, etc.

Devolped By: Govt. Girls Sec. School,Adarsh Nagar,Jal.

Bibliography:1. www.asknumbers.com/WhatisForce.aspx

2. www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/GBSSCI/PHYS/Class/newtlaws/u2l2a.html

Student's Name : 1. Anu

2. Bhawna