What is Force?
Definition
Force is defined as any influence that can cause a change in an object's motion. It is
represented by F
In (SI) units
In (SI) units it can be represented by the symbol N. One newton of force is equalto1kgm/s2.Force is used to be measured in Newton. It has a size and specific direction. Wecan also represent force with symbols like dyne, kilogram force(kilopond), pound-force. F= maForce is a vector quantity. Force is directly proportional to mass and acceleration.Force=mass x acceleration= mass x (velocity/time) = (mass x velocity)/timemass x velocity=momentumForce=momentum/timeSo, in Calculus terms, force is directly proportional to momentum and inversely proportionalto time.
Examples
When we place a television on a table, the television exerts a force on the table and inreaction, the table exerts force on the television thus they cancel each other’s effect, thusthe normal force makes the television rest on the table regardless of its weight.We walk on ground without sliding, it is all because of the frictional force, our feet rub with the earth’s surface and due to this friction we walk on earth without sliding. Similarly, in order to stop a moving object, friction is required. For example, when brakes are applied on a moving bike, the brakes make contact with the wheels and this friction stops the bike.
How many types of force are there in Universe?
TYPES OF FORCE
There are two types of forces in the universe, which furthermore have many types as mentionedbelow;1.Contact forces2.Noncontact forces
1Contact forces
As the name suggests, contact forces take place when two or more objects make contact with each other. For example, hitting a ball with bat. In this example, one object (bat) touches the other object (ball).Contact forces are divided into six different types.
1.1Tensional
It can be defined as the force which can be communicate through a rope, or a string which can pulled by two opposite side forces.Formula T=mg + ma
1.2Spring force
It can be defined as
the force that exerts when two ends of a spring are compressed.
1.3Normal Force
It can be defined as a reaction of force applied on a body. For example, a ball bouncing on a blacktop.
1.4Friction
It can be defined as the force that exerts when an object moving across another. For example, a ball rolling over a blacktop.
1.5Air Friction
It can be defined as
the friction that can occur when an object, such as a ball, moves through the air.
1.6Weight
It can be defined as the force exerted on a body by the gravitational force.
2
Non-contact Forces
The forces exerted between two or more objects which do not touch each other.
2.1Gravitational Force
The gravitational force is the force that stimulate any two objects with mass.
2.2Electrical Force
Electrical force is an attractive and repulsive force between two objects
2.3Magnetic Force
Magnetic force is the attraction or repulsion between two electrically charged particles because of their motion
Explain forces used in our daily life.
We can observe many forces in our daily life and we also use these forces to do work.Here are the common examples of forces used in our daily life.
1.
Normal Force
The reaction of force exerted on a body is called normal force. It is used very often in everyday life. For example, when we place a television on a table, the television exerts a force on the table and in reaction, the table exerts force on the television thus they cancel each other’s effect, thus the normal force makes the television rest on the table regardless of its weight. But when the object’s weight is far greater than the normal force of the surface, the surfaces collapse or bend.
2.Gravity
The force exerted on a body by the earth’s gravitational pull towards the center of earth is called gravity. For example, when we an object in the air, it does not remain in the air forever, rather it will just come back to the surface. It is due to the gravity which attracts the object towards the center of earth.