Grade 11 physics definitions Chapter 2 force as a vector

Question 0

Equilibrant

Answer 0

That single force that keeps the other forces that act on an object in equilibrium. It is equal in magnitude to the resultant but acts in he opposite direction.

Question 1

Resultant force

Answer 1

That single force that can replace all the other forces acting on an object and that has the same effect as all the other forces it replaces.

Question 2

Triangle rule for three forces in equilibrium

Answer 2

If three forces are in equilibrium, they can be represented in both magnitude and direction by the three sides of a triangle taken in order.