Forces & Pressure

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What you'll learn

How forces change motion and shape, the turning effect of a force, and why the same force can produce very different pressure depending on the area it acts over.

  • A force can change speed, direction, or shape
  • Everyday forces have names
  • Balanced forces mean no change in motion
  • The turning effect of a force depends on distance from the pivot
  • A lighter weight far out can balance a heavier weight close in
  • Pressure is force spread over an area
  • Pressure in a liquid increases with depth
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