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  1. Force - Wikipedia

    In physics, a force is an action that can cause an object to change its velocity or its shape, or to resist other forces, or to cause changes of pressure in a fluid. In mechanics, force makes …

  2. What is Force? - BYJU'S

    Terms like stretch and squeeze can also be used to denote force. In Physics, force is defined as: The push or pull on an object with mass causes it to change its velocity. Force is an external …

  3. Force | Definition & Formula | Britannica

    Dec 4, 2025 · Force, in mechanics, any action that tends to maintain or alter the motion of a body or to distort it. The concept of force is commonly explained in terms of Isaac Newton’s three …

  4. Introduction to forces - Forces and movement - KS3 Physics - BBC

    A force is a push or a pull that acts on an object. There are many kinds of force. Find out more with BBC Bitesize. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.

  5. Force Definition in Science

    Mar 30, 2022 · The force on an object equals the object’s mass multiplied by its acceleration. When one object exerts a force on another object, the second object exerts an equal and …

  6. Newton’s Laws of Motion | Glenn Research Center | NASA

    Jun 27, 2024 · Sir Isaac Newton’s laws of motion explain the relationship between a physical object and the forces acting upon it. Understanding this information provides us with the basis …

  7. Forces and motion: A simple introduction - Explain that Stuff

    Oct 22, 2022 · What exactly is a force? A force is a pushing or pulling action that can make things move, change direction, or change shape. Kicking a ball involves you applying a force (a push …

  8. Types of Forces: Definitions and Examples - Science Facts

    Mar 23, 2023 · Learn the different types of forces in physics and mechanics, along with examples and diagrams. What is the equation for force. What are the effects of force.

  9. Force - CK-12 Foundation

    Nov 18, 2025 · Force is defined as a push or pull acting on an object. There are several fundamental forces in the universe, including the force of gravity, electromagnetic force, and …

  10. Types of Forces - The Physics Classroom

    A force is a push or pull that acts upon an object as a result of that objects interactions with its surroundings. In this Lesson, The Physics Classroom differentiates between the various types …