Force Definition
Force is defined as a push or pull of an object. It results in acceleration produced on an object due to external or internal factors. We define force as the product of the mass and acceleration of an object. It is a vector quantity as it has both magnitude and direction. We can not directly add two forces and the resulting force acting on any object is calculated using vector addition.
The force acting on an object is measured in Newton (N). 1 N = 1kgms-2
Resultant Force
Resultant Force is the total force acting on the body. It is defined as the sum of all forces acting on a body and it is the vector sum of all the forces acting on a body. The resultant force is measured in Newton which is the SI unit of force. If the resultant force acting on a body is zero then either it is in uniform motion or it is at rest.
The resultant force acting on an object can be visualized by the example, suppose a box is resting on a table and the force of 10 N is applied to it in the North direction and a force of 8 N is applied to it in the south direction then the resultant force acting on the body is in 2 N (10 N – 8 N).
In this article, we will learn about, force, the resultant force, and the resultant force formula, its example, and others in detail. Now before learning about the resultant let’s learn about What is Force?
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