effective force
[ɪˈfɛktɪv fɔrs]
nounpl: effective forces
força efetiva
1. The actual military or personnel strength available for operational use, excluding those unfit for duty or otherwise unavailable
The regiment had 500 soldiers, but only 350 represented the effective force after accounting for injuries and leave.
O regimento tinha 500 soldados, mas apenas 350 representavam a força efetiva após descontar lesões e licenças.
2. In physics, the resultant or net force that produces actual motion or change in a system
The effective force acting on the object determines its acceleration according to Newton's second law.
A força efetiva atuando sobre o objeto determina sua aceleração de acordo com a segunda lei de Newton.
3. The practical or functional power that achieves real results, as opposed to theoretical or nominal power
Although the company employed many staff, its effective force was limited by outdated equipment.
Embora a empresa empregasse muitos funcionários, sua força efetiva era limitada por equipamentos obsoletos.
The term 'effective force' is prominently used in Brazilian military terminology and strategy documents. It reflects a pragmatic approach to assessing true operational capability rather than theoretical numbers. In corporate contexts, Brazilian companies increasingly adopt this terminology when discussing workforce productivity and resource optimization.
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