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Parallel Forces
- Parallel forces act in the same direction
- Like parallel forces act in the same direction, for example, the weight of multiple apples acting downwards
- Unlike parallel forces act in opposite directions, for example, the weight of an apple pulling it downwards and the tension in a string pulling the apple upwards
Addition of Forces
- Force is a vector quantity with magnitude and direction
- Forces can be added
Resolution of Forces
- The process of splitting a force into its components is called the resolution of forces
- The components are called perpendicular components if they are perpendicular
- The equation for force F is expressed as $F = F_x + F_y$
- The x-component of F can be calculated with $F_x = cos θ \times F$
- The y-component of F can be calculated with $F_y = sin θ \times F$
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Test your understanding of parallel forces, their addition, and resolution in this quiz. Learn the formation and interaction of forces including examples and equations. Ideal for reinforcing key concepts in physics.
