Finding the Resultant Force (Grade 11 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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What is the resultant force?
What is the resultant force?
Single force with same effect as all forces
In a free body diagram, what does the arrow length represent?
In a free body diagram, what does the arrow length represent?
The magnitude of the force
What is the first step when creating a free body diagram?
What is the first step when creating a free body diagram?
Draw the object as a simple shape or dot
Why must you be consistent with your chosen positive direction?
Why must you be consistent with your chosen positive direction?
Throughout the entire problem
Which equation represents algebraic addition of forces?
Which equation represents algebraic addition of forces?
If a 6 N force acts left and 4 N acts right (right is positive), what is ?
If a 6 N force acts left and 4 N acts right (right is positive), what is ?
N (2 N to the left)
What does a resultant force of 0 N indicate?
What does a resultant force of 0 N indicate?
Forces are perfectly balanced
A trailer has 2,000 N forward and 200 N friction backward. What is ?
A trailer has 2,000 N forward and 200 N friction backward. What is ?
1,800 N forward
When is the component resolution method used?
When is the component resolution method used?
For forces in multiple directions
What should you always do first when solving force problems?
What should you always do first when solving force problems?
Draw a free body diagram