resultant
/ˈrɛzəltənt/ · res·ul·tant
noun
- Anything that results from something else; an outcome. The resultant damage from the storm was devastating.
- A vector that is the vector sum of multiple vectors. In physics, the resultant force on an object is the sum of all forces acting on it.
adjective
- Following as a result or consequence of something. The resultant effect of the new policy was a significant increase in productivity.
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Did you know? The word 'resultant' is often used in physics and engineering to describe the vector sum of multiple forces or velocities, highlighting its importance in understanding complex systems and phenomena.