Net Positive or Negative Force
Two forces can add or subtract to the net force when the forces act on each other. Forces in the same direction working togeather equal a net force.
Net Positive or Negative Force formulas |
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\(\large{ F_n = F_1 + F_2 }\) \(\large{ F_n = F_1 - F_2 }\) |
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Symbol | English | Metric |
\(\large{ F_n }\) = net force | \(\large{ lbf }\) | \(\large{N}\) |
\(\large{ F_1 }\) = force 1 | \(\large{ lbf }\) | \(\large{N}\) |
\(\large{ F_2 }\) = force 2 | \(\large{ lbf }\) | \(\large{N}\) |
Tags: Force Equations