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Force Vectors

Force Classification

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Forces play a crucial role in the study of physics and engineering. They are essential in describing the motion, behavior, and equilibrium of objects in the physical world. Forces can be classified based on their origin, type, and direction of action.

Contact and non-contact forces are two of the most widely used categories of forces. As ...

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Forces can be classified based on origin as contact and non-contact forces.

The forces that require physical contact between two objects are known as contact forces. Frictional, tensional, and normal forces are examples of contact forces.

The forces that can act on an object without any physical contact between the object and the s...

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Force ClassificationContact ForcesNon Contact ForcesFrictional ForcesGravitational ForcesMagnetic ForcesElectrostatic ForcesConcentrated ForceDistributed ForcesMechanical Engineering