Why do we say that force is a vector quantity? We say that force is a vector qua

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Why do we say that force is a vector quantity? We say that force is a vector quantity because it not only has a magnitude associated with it, but it also has a direction. So, if I say that a force acting on an object is F1 = 1 N, then we will take the convention that the force is acting to the right. If I say that another force acting on the same object is F2 = (-43) N, then we will take the convention that this force is acting to the left. So, if both of these forces were acting on one object then what would the Net Force? (The unit of measurement for force is the newton in the MKS System of units, written as N.)

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Force is a magnitude that can change its direction, hence it is a vector.

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