Combined Science GCSE
Resultant Force
What Resultant Force means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Resultant Force
A single force that has the same effect as all the original forces acting together.
Topics that use Resultant Force
- Forces and their effects (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Resultant Force in the exam
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