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physics

Unit 1
Kinematics
Introduction to KinematicsEquations of MotionProjectile Motion
Unit 3 • Chapter 2

Types of Forces

Video Summary

**Forces** are interactions that cause an object to start moving or speed up, stop moving or slow down, change direction, or change shape. There are two main groups of forces: contact and non-contact forces. Contact forces require physical contact between two surfaces, while non-contact forces do not. Examples of contact forces include friction, pushing, and pulling. Examples of non-contact forces include magnetism, static electricity, and gravity.

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