Resultant Force

Definition

The resultant force is the single force that represents the combined effect of multiple forces acting on an object. It is the net force that determines the motion of an object.

Related terms

Contact Forces: These are forces that result from direct physical contact between objects, such as friction or normal force.

Field Forces: These are forces that act at a distance without any physical contact, such as gravitational or electromagnetic forces.

Equilibrium: This refers to a state where the net force on an object is zero, resulting in no acceleration or balanced forces.