# Magnitude of Force **Definition:** The *magnitude of a force* refers to the size or strength of the force applied, regardless of its direction. It is a scalar quantity, meaning it is described by a numerical value only. --- ## Key Points - **Units:** The magnitude is measured in units of force such as **Newtons (N)** in the International System. - **Scalar Quantity:** It only has size, not direction. - **Representation:** Usually denoted as \(|\vec{F}|\) or simply \(F\). --- ## Example If a force of 50 Newtons is applied to an object, the *magnitude of the force* is **50 N**.