Physical Force

This Editorial Guide is used for Education Purposes Only. It is used in the Authoring Courses and Certifications. It is based on the January 2026 Editorial Guide.

Definition	Examples
The application of energy or effort to exert pressure, impact, or influence on an object or substance, resulting in a change in its state of motion, deformation, or overall condition.	87588000

Physical Force

The concepts in the Physical force hierarchy primarily represent physical forces that may play a role in injuries.

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