Force Interactions

Definition

Force interactions are mutual actions between two objects that result from their contact or influence on each other. Forces can either attract or repel each other and can cause objects to accelerate, deform, rotate, or remain at rest.

Related terms

Newton's Laws of Motion:

Newton's laws describe how forces affect motion and provide fundamental principles for understanding force interactions.

Friction: Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact and can affect force interactions.

Tension: Tension is a pulling force transmitted through a string, rope, cable, or any flexible connector.