What is magnitude?

How important a force is to an object.

Forces acting equally in opposite directions.

How hard the object is thrown.

The size or effect of something.

Magnitude refers to the size or quantity of something, such as a force or quantity. In the context of forces, magnitude refers to how strong or intense a force is, regardless of its direction. Magnitude is typically measured or expressed as a numerical value. So, option 4 - "The size or effect of something" - is the most accurate definition of magnitude.

Pick one

Option 4: The size or effect of something.