Resultant Forces

Question 1

What is the Resultant Force?

Answer 1

The Single Force that has the Same Effect as All Forces Acting on the Object.

Question 2

Newton’s First Law of Motion States that if the Forces Acting on an Object are Balanced, the Resultant Force on the Object is Zero, and:

Answer 2

• If the Object is at Rest it Stays Stationary.

- If the Object is Moving it Keeps Moving with the Same Speed and in the Same Direction.

Question 3

If Only Two Forces Act On an Object with _______ Resultant Force, the Forces Must Be Equal to Each Other and Act in Opposite ______________.

Answer 3

Zero…Directions…

Question 4

If an Object is Acted on By Two Unequal Forces Acting in Opposite Directions, the Resultant Force is:

Answer 4

• Equal to the Difference Between the Two Forces.

- In the Direction of the Larger Force.