Each force same magnitude direction from "summary" of newton's laws of motion by
When two forces of the same magnitude act in the same direction, they will combine to create a single force. This single force is greater than the sum of each force acting alone, and it will move the object in the direction of the two forces.- If two forces are of the same magnitude and are acting in similar directions, it can be said that they are compatible. In such a situation, the resultant force is also equal to the individual forces and its direction will be the same as the original forces.
- Imagine you pushing a wall - this is an example of two forces of the same magnitude but opposing directions which cancels each other out.
- Forces of equal magnitude and opposite directions effectively nullify one another. For example, when you tie a rope at both ends and pull from either side; the two forces of the same magnitude push against each other, creating a static equilibrium (an immovable state..
- Consider two people pushing a box across a room. If the two people push the box with the same intensity in the same direction, the combination of their efforts results in the box travelling twice as fast than if only one person was pushing it.
- Two paperclip magnets placed close to each other experience the same force because of the magnetism between them. However, the direction of the force changes depending on how the magnets are arranged.
- When we struggle against gravity, for instance while carrying heavy weights, the gravitational force exerted on the weight is balanced by an equal amount of force being applied in opposite direction.
- We can see the effect of two forces of equal magnitude and opposite directions in motorized vehicles as well. The engine's power pushes the vehicle forward while the friction between road and tyres inhibits its progress. Both these forces in opposite direction but equal magnitude provide the required motion for the car to move.
- Even though large objects like horses or elephants may appear stationary, they too need to use force so that two forces of the same magnitude and opposite directions exist. This enables them to maintain balance and stay upright.