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Frequently Asked Questions about Force as a Vector
How do you express force as a vector quantity?
The numerical value of the force depicts its magnitude, and the sign before it depicts its direction.
Is force a vector?
Yes
What is a force vector diagram?
It is a free-body diagram depicting the magnitude and direction of forces acting on an object.
How do you represent force in vector form?
They can be drawn on a graph. Its magnitude is represented by the length of an arrow and its direction is represented by the direction of the arrow.
What is the force of a vector?
A force vector is a representation of a force that has both magnitude and direction. However, vectors do not have forces.
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