A force (F) is a load applied to an object that tends to move the object.
Force can cause translation.
Equal forces acting against each other in the same line can counteract each other and result in no net movement.
Fa = 10 grams to right |
Fb = 10 grams to left |
Fa + Fb = 10g right + 10g left = 0 |
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If the forces opposing each other are not equal, the magnitude of the smaller force is subtracted from the larger force to result in one force in the direction of the smaller force.
Fa = 10 grams to right |
Fb = 5 grams to left |
Fa + Fb = 10g right + 5g left = 5g right |
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