resultant force Flashcards
1
Q
What is a resultant force?
A
A resultant force is a single force that describes all of the forces operating on a body.
2
Q
What happens when multiple forces act on one object?
A
The forces can be combined to produce one net force.
3
Q
What does the resultant force determine?
A
The direction in which the object will move as a result of all of the forces.
4
Q
How is the magnitude of the net force calculated?
A
Resultant forces can be calculated by adding all of the forces acting on the object.
5
Q
What happens to forces working in opposite directions?
A
Forces working in opposite directions are subtracted from each other.
6
Q
What happens to forces working in the same direction?
A
Forces working in the same direction are added together.
