Applied Force (Fapp)

Definition

Applied force refers to any external force exerted on an object by another object or person. It can cause an object to accelerate, decelerate, or change its direction.

Related terms

Net Force:

The vector sum of all forces acting on an object.

Frictional Force: The force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

Normal Force:

The perpendicular force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it.