CP2a Resultant Forces Flashcards
1
Q
On a diagram, the size of a source is represented by
A
The length of the arrows
2
Q
Resultant Force (definition)
A
When one force (a) is greater than it’s opposing one (b), (b) cancels out part of (a). The remainder of (a) is the resultant force
3
Q
Working out resultant forces: If forces are acting in the same direction…
A
Add them
4
Q
Working out resultant forces: If they are acting in opposite directions…
A
Subtract one from the other
