Forces are measured in Newtons (N). Why are forces considered to be vectors?

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Ashly Howell

8 December, 07:45

Forces are measured in Newtons (N). Why are forces considered to be vectors?

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Keira Randolph · Answer 1

A force has both magnitude and direction, therefore: Force is a vector quantity; its units are newtons, N. Forces can cause motion; alternatively forces can act to keep (an) object (s) at rest ... Consider two forces of magnitudes 5 N and 7 N acting on a particle, with an angle of 90◦ between them.

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