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Resultant forces in a straight line

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Replace several forces with one

The resultant force is the single force with the same effect as all the forces acting together on an object. In a straight line, add forces acting in the same direction and subtract opposing forces. State the direction of the resultant.

Opposing forces act on one object.

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