Force

Force is an influence on an object that causes it to accelerate. Its units are given in kg·m/s2, or Newtons (N). Force is given by the formula
:\vec{F} = m \vec{a}
Average force is equal to a change in linear momentum over time for a given interval, and instantaneous force is equal to the derivative of linear momentum with respect to time.
:p_\mathrm{avg} = \frac{\Delta F}{\Delta t}\,
:p = \lim _{\Delta t\rightarrow 0} \frac{\Delta F}{\Delta t} = \frac{\mathrm{d}F}{\mathrm{d}t}\,
If force is variable and given as a function \vec{F} = f(x) (with x being the position), and b - a is the interval over which the force acts, work is given by
:W = \int^b_a f(x)dx
If the force is constant, this simplifies to
:W = \vec{F} d
Some common forces include the force of gravity, the normal force, and the force of friction.
Category:Vectors
Category:Dynamics