2. Forces in Equilibrium When an object is in equilibrium, the resultant force acting on it is zero. The object will either be 1. at rest 2. move with constant velocity.
3. RESULTANT FORCE A single force that represents the combined effect of two of more forces in magnitude and direction.
9. STEP 3 Draw the diagonal of the parallelogram. The diagonal represent the resultant force, F in magnitude and direction.
10. Resolution of Forces A force F can be resolved into components which are perpendicular to each other: (a) horizontal component , FX (b) vertical component, FY
11. Resolution of Forces Component of weight parallel to the plane = mg sin θ Component of weight normal to the plane = mg cosθ Fx= F cosθ Fy= F sin θ