Force Interactions

Definition

Force interactions refer to the mutual action between two objects resulting from their interaction through forces. Forces always occur in pairs and act on different objects involved in an interaction.

Related terms

Newton's Third Law of Motion:

States that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Contact Forces:

Forces that result from physical contact between objects, such as friction or normal force.

Non-contact Forces: Forces that act at a distance without direct physical contact, such as gravitational or electromagnetic forces.