Knowing the concept of resolution of forces is useful for analyzing how the applied load on a bearing is working towards the bearing guide wall. We will learn about the resolution of forces in this volume.

(1) What is the resolution of forces

- The resolution of forces is a process of breaking down single force into two or more forces whose combined effort will be equal to the original force.

- Component force is a division of single force.

- The resolution of forces is an opposite analysis method of the composition of forces.

- The resolution of forces generally has conditions applied to the direction of component forces.
For example, the following conditions may apply:
1) Directions of two component forces form a right angle (the above figure)
2) Directions of two component forces are fixed at certain angles
3) Direction and magnitude of a component force are given

This is an example of the rack structure. The load applied to the rack constitutes a component force.