Question

What does a negative force mean?

Answer 1

Negative force.

1. A pull or push of an object is called Force.
2. The force operating on a body in opposite direction to the applied force is known as a negative force.
3. The applied force is positive and directed to the right, whereas a negative force is directed to the left.
   
4. Gravity is an example of negative force as it acts in the opposite direction of the upward applied force.
5. The friction is also a negative force as it acts in the opposite direction of the displacement of the body.