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3.1 What is a 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{m} or the variable M{M} and measured in SI Units of Kilograms (kg).

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  1. 3.1What is a Force?This lesson
  2. 3.2Newton's LawsPreview lesson
  3. 3.3Gravitational ForcePreview lesson
  4. 3.4FrictionPreview lesson
  5. 3.5SystemsPreview lesson
  6. 3.6Inclined PlanesPreview lesson
  7. 3.7Tensions & Pulley SystemsPreview lesson
  8. 3.8SpringsPreview lesson

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