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How do you calculate average force? Where does time fit in?
Average force is a measure of the overall force acting on an object over a certain period of time. It takes into account all the individual forces acting on the object and calculates the average value.
The formula for average force is average force = total force / time. This means that you divide the total force acting on the object by the amount of time it takes for the force to act.
The total force can be determined by adding all the individual forces acting on the object. This can include forces such as gravity, friction, and applied forces.
Yes, average force can be negative if the total force acting on the object is in the opposite direction of the motion. This means that the object is experiencing a net force in the opposite direction of its motion.
The units for average force are typically in Newtons (N) in the metric system and pounds (lbs) in the imperial system. However, any unit of force can be used as long as it is consistent with the units used for time.