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Key Stage 3
Meaning
The Resultant Force is the overall force on an object.
About Resultant Forces
- A resultant force can be calculated by taking forces that act in opposite directions and subtracting one from the other.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The resultant force is the sum of all forces acting on an object.
About Resultant Forces
- When forces act in the same direction their magnitudes are added together.
- When forces act along the same line but in opposite directions; one is subtracted from the other.