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Error:
In the statement, "'fluids' were able to effect a physical force over," "effect" should be "affect."

In this case the verb should be used.
X affects(v.) Y, Y is affected(v.) by X. Y feels the effects(n.) of Y.

 

"effect" can be a verb as well as a noun.

"were able to effect a physical force" is correct.

changing to "affect" would alter the meaning of the sentence.

 

I second what Mr. Chips says. In this case, the verb "effect" is used to say that the 'fluids' caused an effect (n).

Effect:
verb:
1.
cause (something) to happen; bring about.
"nature always effected a cure"

It was a good thought though, I have met many people who don't know the difference between "effect" and "affect".

Matt

 

 

I'll third. When trying to decide on this one, I try replacements along the line of

effects => creates
effect => created

affects => alters
affect => alter

I'm sure this isn't bulletproof, but it gives me a good starting point.