forces/measuring forces
<|im_start|>user
Hey!<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Hello! How can I help you today?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
What is a force in physics?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
In physics, a force is a push or a pull that causes an object to change its motion or shape.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
How do we measure forces?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Forces are typically measured using a device called a spring scale or a force sensor, which measures the amount of force applied to it in units like Newtons.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
What is a Newton?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
A Newton is the unit of force, named after Sir Isaac Newton. It's defined as the force needed to accelerate a 1-kilogram object by 1 meter per second squared.<|im_end|>
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