Question

Name the type of force when the resultant force acting on a body is not zero.

Answer 1

Step 1: Finding the type of force when the resultant force acting on a body is not zero

1. When the resultant of forces acting on a body is not zero, they are called unbalanced forces.
2. Unbalanced forces occur when two opposing forces acting on a body move the body in the direction of the higher force or forces causing motion in the body.
3. The forces are considered to be balanced when their magnitudes are equal and their directions are opposed.

Hence when the resultant of forces acting on a body is not zero, they are called unbalanced forces.