Forces - Basics
- A force is defined as:
A push or a pull that acts on an object due to the interaction with another object
- Forces can affect bodies in a variety of ways:
- Changes in speed: forces can cause bodies to speed up or slow down
- Changes in direction: forces can cause bodies to change their direction of travel
- Changes in shape: forces can cause bodies to stretch, compress, or deform
Different forces
The effects of different forces on objects