Resultant Forces (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards

Single force with same effect as all original forces combined

$\text{larger force} - \text{smaller force}$

Add (same direction) or subtract (opposite directions)

Air resistance and weight

$833N$ down (no air resistance, only weight)

$483N$ down

Forces equal, resultant force = $0$

No acceleration

Resultant force = $0$ (forces balanced)

Forces and their directions on an object

Parallel and perpendicular components

$F^2 = (F \cos \theta)^2 + (F \sin \theta)^2$