What We Will Cover in the Chapter

Last updated at June 28, 2026 by

In this chapter we will learn about force — what it is, how to measure it, how balanced and unbalanced forces affect motion, the force of friction, and Newton's three laws of motion with how to apply them.

Understanding the Name of the Chapter

Force
A push or pull that can change motion or shape.
Affect
To cause a change in.
Motion
The state of moving — described by velocity and acceleration.
  • Forces cause changes in the motion of objects.
  • Newton's three laws tell us exactly how.
What does the name of this chapter tell us?
  • We will study how forces change the motion of objects.
  • We will learn what causes an object to start, stop or change velocity.
  • We will meet Newton's three laws of motion.

Topics We Will Study in This Chapter

Topics We Will Study
Intro Introduction
6.1 The Concept of Force
6.1.1 Measuring the magnitude of a force
6.2 Balanced and Unbalanced Forces 6.3 The Force of Friction 6.4 Newton's First Law of Motion 6.5 Newton's Second Law of Motion 6.6 Newton's Third Law of Motion 6.7 Forces Acting on a System of Objects
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