Measuring Forces

• The units for measuring forces are called newtons, which have the symbol N.

• These units are named after the famous physicist Isaac Newton.

• Forces have both a magnitude (amount) and a direction.

• When drawing diagrams showing a force acting on an object, it is therefore necessary to include an arrow to indicate the direction of the force.

• Often there is more than one force acting on an object. Therefore, an arrow is required to show the direction of each force.

Force are measured in Newtons (N) and have a direction.

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