Resultant Forces Flashcards
What is Resultant Force
When multiple forces act on an object, They can add or subtract from each other until there’s the equivalent of just one force acting in a single direction.
What happens when a force moves an object through a distance
energy is transferred and work is done on the object
Formula for Work done
Work done(j)= Force(N) x Distance(M)
Conversion of Joules to Newton Metres
1J= 1Nm(Newtonmetre)
What are balanced forces
The forces that have combined in such a way that they cancel each other out and no resultant force acts on the body
What are unbalanced forces
The forces have combined in such a way that they do not cancel out completely and there is a resultant force on the object