2.2.A—Describe a force as an interaction between two objects or systems
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- 2024
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- 2.2
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2.2.A—Describe a force as an interaction between two objects or systems
Describe a force as an interaction between two objects or systems
- Forces are vector quantities that describe the interactions between objects or systems.
- i. A force exerted on an object or system is always due to the interaction of that object or system with another object or system.
- ii. An object or system cannot exert a net force on itself.
- Contact forces describe the interaction of an object or system touching another object or system and are macroscopic effects of interatomic electric forces.
ConceptAP Physics C: Mechanics