SP1i Vector Diagrams Flashcards
1
Q
Resolving?
A
a way of working out the resultant forces or compnent forces by drawing a diagram where the lengths of arrows represent the sizes of the forces.
2
Q
Component?
A
one of two forces at right angles to each other, resolved from a single force.
3
Q
Resultant force?
A
total force resulting from two or more forces acting on a single object.
4
Q
How is resultant force found?
A
by adding together the forces, considering their directions.
5
Q
What is another term for resultant force?
A
net force.
