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Fundamental Concepts of Mechanics
What Is a Force, Anyway?
Connection of Fundamental Forces and Contact Forces
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If you hit a rock with a hammer, or pull on a rope, or walk across the ground, you're exerting and experiencing forces. Specifically, these are called contact forces. Atomic Str…
By Michael Busch
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Which of the following are contact forces? Select all that apply.
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