Resultant force

A resultant force is produced when two forces combine. A resultant is only when the component forces are unequal or unbalanced.

Table of contents

1 Forces in the Same Direction 2 Forces in Opposite Directions 3 Forces at Angles

Forces in the Same Direction

When force A and force B act upon an object in the same direction, the resultant force (C) is equal to A + B.

Forces in Opposite Directions

When force A and force B act upon an object in opposite directions, the resultant force (C) is equal to the absolute value of the difference between A and B: |A - B|

Forces at Angles

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(Picture of parallelogram of force would be appreciated)