L3.1 – Understanding Force & Friction

Are you ready to understand the fundamentals of Force & Friction?

You might have heard about the term force or friction. Have you ever wondered what is the difference between the two? If you know the answer, that’s great, but we would still recommend you read the question and answers given below. For those who are new to Force & Friction, let’s get started!

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A force is an action that changes or maintains the motion of a body or object. Simply stated, a force is a push or a pull. Forces can change an object’s speed, direction, and even shape.
Pushing a door open, pulling it closed, stretching a rubber band—all of these actions require force.

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Friction is a force, the resistance of motion when one object rubs against another. Whenever two objects rub against each other, they cause friction. Friction works against the motion and acts in the opposite direction.