how do you find the resultant force of an object?
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Explanation:
Draw coordinate axes on the free-body diagram. Decompose the forces acting on the object into x and y components. Calculate the x and y components of the resultant force by adding the x and y components of all forces. Finally, find the magnitude and direction of the resultant force by using its x and y components.
Answer:
We can find resultant force of an object by following three conditions:
1. When two equal forces act on an object in the same direction, the resultant force can be calculated by adding the forces.
2. When two equal forces act on an object in the opposite direction, the resultant force becomes zero and it does not move.
3. When two unequal forces act on an object in the opposite direction, the resultant force can be calculated by subtracting the forces. It makes the object move in the direction of the greater force.