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Which statement about forces is true?
A.
Forces are defined by strength but not direction.
B.
Forces are defined by direction but not strength.
C.
Forces are defined by both strength and direction.
OD. Forces act only on objects that are in contact.

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Answer:

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Force has both direction and magnitude due to it being a vector quantity. Think of it this way--if I push you, what will happen to you?

Doesn't it depend on 1) how hard I pushed you, and 2) what direction I pushed you? Did I push you towards the wall? Towards a bed? How hard? Hard enough for you to fall?

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Force is a vector quantity. So, it has magnitude and direction which can also be describe as strength and direction

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