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A pushing force opened the door.
What does Force mean?
a push or pull, or to make something happen.
Dictionary definition
In science, a push or pull that can change an object's motion or shape; as a verb, force means to make something happen through pressure or strength.
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Force in a sentence
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Gravity exerts a force that keeps the Moon in orbit around Earth.
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A force can change an object's speed, direction, or shape even when the object does not travel far.
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What is a force in science?
Forces are interactions that can change motion or deform an object.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses force as a science noun?
Here, force names a physical interaction affecting motion.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses force as a verb?
Here, force means to make something happen through pressure.
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WordForce.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningForce means a push or pull, or to make something happen.
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Synonyms
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pushA type of force that moves something away; it is not a synonym for every sense of force.
pullA type of force that draws something closer; it is not a synonym for every sense of force.
compelA close verb when force means to make a person or thing act through pressure.
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Does Force have an opposite?
Force has scientific, strength, group, and compelling senses but no single direct antonym. Weakness and stillness contrast with particular ideas, not the word as a whole.
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Hint for students
A force is an interaction—a push or pull—not the same thing as motion, speed, or energy.
Common mix-up
A force does not always make an object move. Balanced forces can act on an object while its motion stays unchanged.
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Students draw force arrows for a resting book, a pushed cart, and a falling ball, label each push or pull, and decide whether the forces are balanced.
Teacher prompt
Can an object experience forces without moving? Use balanced forces and an example such as a book resting on a table.
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