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Physics

Force Application

Quick fact

The average human can apply a force of about 200-400 Newtons when pushing, but a rocket engine can apply millions of Newtons to launch into space.

Why this is interesting

You push a door open, kick a ball, or pull a drawer—each time you're applying a force. But what exactly happens when you exert that push or pull, and why does it change how things move?