average force
Average force is the measurement of the overall force exerted on an object over a certain period of time. It is calculated by dividing the total force applied on the object by the duration over which the force was applied.
To calculate the average force, you need two pieces of information:
1. The total force applied on the object during a certain time interval.
2. The duration or time interval over which the force was applied.
Here's how you can calculate the average force:
1. Determine the total force applied on the object: This can be done by measuring or obtaining the values of all the individual forces that act on the object during the given time interval. If there is only one force acting, then this value is simply the magnitude of that force.
2. Determine the duration or time interval over which the force was applied: This is the period during which the force was continuously acting on the object. It can be measured in seconds, minutes, hours, or any other appropriate unit of time.
3. Divide the total force by the duration: Once you have both the total force and the duration, divide the total force by the duration to obtain the average force. The formula is:
Average Force = Total Force / Duration
For example, let's say a car applies a force of 2000 Newtons on an object for 5 seconds. The average force can be calculated as follows:
Average Force = 2000 N / 5 s = 400 N
Therefore, the average force exerted on the object is 400 Newtons.