Physics for IGCSE & O level - Forces And Motion (Section 4 - No. 28)
What does the term 'resultant force' mean?
The sum of all forces acting on an object.
The difference between forces acting on an object.
A single force that represents the effect of all forces acting on an object.
The force that makes the object move.
Explication
Resultant force is the single force representing the combined effect of all forces on an object.