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Physics

Resultant Force

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If multiple forces act on an object, they can be replaced by a single equivalent force called the resultant – even if the forces are at angles to each other.

Why this is interesting

You push a heavy box with all your strength, but it barely moves—until a friend pushes from the other side and it suddenly slides. Why does one force not ‘win’ over the other?