What is a force?
A force basically is a push or a pull. It is the acceleration of any mass.
Examples of Forces:
Tension: A force that stretches something.
Gravity: The attraction between all masses in the universe. Gravity on earth pulls all masses to the center or close to it.
Friction: The resistance when one thing is is moved in contact with something else.
Magnetic: A force that pulls ferromagnetic objects and repels or attracts other magnets.
What units are forces measured in?
They are measured in newtons.
What is the equation that is used to calculate a force?
force=mass x acceleration
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