Force is a push or pull that causes motion or changes the motion of an object. Forces act between two interacting objects. The motion of objects is caused by the action of a force - for example, a magnet attracts iron due to the force of attraction. A push is when one object exerts a force to move another object away, while a pull is when an object exerts a force to move another object towards itself. Forces can add up if acting in the same direction or subtract if acting in opposite directions. The strength and direction of a force determines its effect.