resultant force and work done Flashcards
1
Q
what is a resultant force?
A
a resultant force is the overall force on a point or object
2
Q
how do you find the resultant force?
A
when forces are acting on a straight line
3
Q
what is work done?
A
when a force moves on object through a distance, energy is transferred on the object
4
Q
what happens when doing work against frictional forces?
A
causes energy to be transferred to the thermal energy store of the object
