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A _ push would mean _ magnitude of force and vice versa _ push would mean a _ magnitude

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In physics, a push would mean an increase in the magnitude of force, and vice versa, a weak push would mean a decrease in the magnitude of force.

Step-by-step explanation:

In physics, a push would mean an increase in the magnitude of force, and vice versa, a weak push would mean a decrease in the magnitude of force.

For example, imagine you and a friend are trying to move a heavy box. You stand behind it and push forwards with a force F₁, and your friend stands in front and pulls it towards them with a force F₂. The two forces are in the same direction and so the total force acting on the box is the sum of the magnitudes of forces F₁ and F₂. If F₁ is greater than F₂, it means your push is stronger and has a larger magnitude. If F₁ is equal to F₂, it means the magnitudes of the pushes are equal.

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A strong push would mean a large magnitude of force and vice versa a weak push would mean a small magnitude.

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