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2.1 What is Force?

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Mass

Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object. Mass is a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude and no direction. Mass is represented with either the variable m or the variable M and measured in SI Units of Kilograms (kg).

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  1. 2.1What is Force?This lesson
  2. 2.2Newton's LawsPreview lesson
  3. 2.3Gravitational ForcePreview lesson
  4. 2.4FrictionPreview lesson
  5. 2.5SystemsPreview lesson
  6. 2.6Inclined PlanesPreview lesson
  7. 2.7Tension & Pulley SystemsPreview lesson
  8. 2.8SpringsPreview lesson
  9. 2.9Circular MotionPreview lesson

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