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net force

[/nɛt fɔrs/]
nounpl: net forces
força resultante
1. The single force that has the same effect as all the forces acting on an object; the vector sum of all forces acting on an object
The net force on the object is zero when it moves at constant velocity.
A força resultante sobre o objeto é zero quando ele se move com velocidade constante.
2. In physics, the combined effect of multiple forces acting in different directions on a body
To calculate the net force, we must add all forces vectorially.
Para calcular a força resultante, devemos somar todas as forças vetorialmente.
Synonyms
resultant forcetotal forcecombined force

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força resultante
Most common term used in Brazilian physics education
São Paulo
força resultante
Standard usage in academic and educational contexts
Portugal
força resultante
Standard term used in Portuguese physics textbooks and education
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