forces - resultant forces Flashcards
1
Q
what is a resultant force
A
a force which has the same effect as all of the original forces acting together
2
Q
how do you work out resultant force
A
you subtract the smaller force from the larger force
3
Q
define the term lift
A
a force with the same magnitude as the weight but acting in the opposite direction
4
Q
define the term thrust
A
a forward force
