Physics GCSE
adding and subtracting forces
What adding and subtracting forces means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The simple method of finding the resultant of two forces on the same straight line once a positive direction is fixed.
Topics that use adding and subtracting forces
- Resultant forces (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- balanced forces
- combining forces
- effect on normal contact force
- equilibrium and closed triangles
- free body diagram
- horizontal and vertical
- positive direction
- rectangle construction
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