Resultant forces

Question 1

What is resultant force?

Answer 1

When two or more forces are acting on an object, they can be replaced by a single force that has the same effect as the original forces combined

Question 2

What does it mean if a resultant force is 0?

Answer 2

Balanced, stationary

Question 3

What is a single force resolved?

Answer 3

Into two components forces which are acting at right angles to one another

Question 4

How can you work out the force generated on an angle?

Answer 4

Scale diagram, measure angle with protracter anddraw a line there. Then find adjecent and opposite sides using a ruler

Question 5

What is the name of the forces acting on an object at an angle?

Answer 5

Horizontal and vertical component