This document discusses different types of forces. It begins by showing examples of pushes and pulls acting on objects like balls, cars, and wagons. A push or pull on an object is called a force. Common ways to measure force are discussed, including using a spring balance or force meter, where force is quantified using newtons. The document then explains how forces can make objects move, stop, change direction or shape. It distinguishes between balanced and unbalanced forces. Balanced forces leave an object at rest, while unbalanced forces will cause it to speed up, slow down or change direction or shape. Examples of different types of forces like tension, friction, elastic, gravitational, electrostatic and magnetic are provided.