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Chapter 4: Q2CQ (page 159)

What properties do forces have that allow us to classify them as vectors?

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The properties of forces that classify them as vectors are the magnitude and direction.

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Introduction of force and vector

Force is defined as a push or pull. When force is applied to a body, it has both the magnitude of the force and the direction of the application of force.

A vector is a geometrical identity that has both magnitude and direction.

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Properties of forces that classify them as vectors

The properties of forces that classify them as vectors are the magnitude of the force as well as its direction. There are two types of forces one is the direct contact force, and the other is the force applied at a distance. Examples of direct contact force are friction force, normal force, etc., and the examples of force applied at a distance are gravitational force, electromagnetic force, etc.

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