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Forces are described by their magnitude, which measures the strength of the force, and their direction, which indicates the way in which the force is applied. These two aspects are essential in understanding the impact of forces on objects or systems.
Forces can be described in terms of their magnitude (strength), direction (push or pull), and point of application (where the force is being applied).
A force can be described by its magnitude, which is the strength of the force, and its direction, which is the path along which the force acts.
True. If two forces are acting on an object in the same direction, they will combine to produce a greater force, causing the object to move in that direction. If the forces are in opposite directions but not balanced, the object will still move in the direction of the greater force.
When two forces acting on an object are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction, they are said to be matched forces. These matched forces result in an object's motion remaining unchanged, leading to a state of equilibrium. This principle is described by Newton's first law of motion.
An object can still move even if the action and reaction forces are equal because they act on different objects. The equal forces produce opposite accelerations on the two objects, causing them to move in opposite directions. This is described by Newton's third law of motion.