Force and its effects

 
Force cannot be seen. Thus, humans cannot see the force. This chapter explains more on the meaning of force and its effects. The advantages and disadvantages of frictional force in daily life are also discussed.
 
6.1  Force and its effects
 
Force has no mass and does not fill space. Although the force cannot be seen, humans can see and feel the effects of the force.
 
  Definition  
     
 

Force is the push or pull that is exerted on an object

-Pull force means the force that moves the object closer to us
-Push force is the force that moves the object away from us

 
     
 
 
 
 

Effect of Force

  • Force cannot be seen, but the effects can be seen and felt when the force acts on the object around us
 
  Effect of Force  
     
 
  • Force can change the shape and size of an object
  • Force can change the direction of the movement of an object
  • Force can stop a moving obejct
  • Force can move a stationary object
  • Force can change the speed of an object