Vocabulary Entry

resultant

|noun • adjective

noun

A quantity or outcome that is the result or consequence of combining two or more vectors or forces.

Example Sentences

"The resultant of the two vectors was calculated to determine the direction of the force."

"In physics, the resultant is often used to describe the net effect of multiple forces acting on an object."

"The resultant speed of the boat was affected by both the current of the river and the wind."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The resultant changes in legislation will affect all employees in the organization."

"Her resultant anxiety came from the pressure of upcoming exams."

"The resultant product of the chemical reaction was an unexpected compound."