Forces as Vectors

Recall distinct examples of how objects interact, specifically through gravity, electrostatics, magnetism, and direct contact.

Describe how these physical interactions always involve pairs of objects exerting a measurable force upon each other.

Accurately represent physical forces using vectors.

Differentiate strictly between scalar quantities and vector quantities.

Identify force firmly as a vector quantity.

Represent vector quantities diagrammatically using an arrow, understanding that the arrow's length represents the magnitude and its orientation represents the direction.

Define a force as a physical push or pull acting upon an object due to an interaction with another object.

Categorize all forces between objects correctly as either contact forces or non-contact forces.