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FORCE

Force is a push or a pull in a direction
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Forces can be felt but not seen
We only see the effect they have on objects
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Forces can change an objects speed, direction and shape
Examples of force include Gravity and Weight
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Force is measured in Newtons (N)

1 Newton is about the weight of an apple

The mass of 0.1kg is 1N