Calculating Resultant Forces

Calculating Resultant Force

• To calculate the resultant force, you need to add the individual forces acting in the same direction.
• When two forces act in the same direction, the resultant force is the sum of the individual forces.

Resultant Force and Direction

• When two forces of 20 N and 10 N act in the same direction, the resultant force is 30 N (20 N + 10 N).
• The direction of the resultant force is the same as the direction of the individual forces, since they are acting in the same direction.

Test your knowledge on calculating resultant forces and determining their direction with this quiz. Practice adding forces in the same direction and find out how to determine the resultant force in Newtons and its direction.