1.8 resultant forces & free body diagrams
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What is a resultant force?
The overall force acting on an object after all forces have been combined.
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What happens if the resultant force acting on an object is zero?
The object will remain at rest or continue to move at a constant velocity.
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What happens if the resultant force acting on an object is not zero?
The object will accelerate.
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What is a free body diagram?
A diagram that shows all the forces acting on an object.
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Why are free body diagrams useful?
They help to identify the size and direction of forces acting on an object.
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