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Applied Force

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

An applied force refers to any external force exerted on an object by another object or person. It can cause changes in an object's motion or shape.

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