Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

The resultant force

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The overall result of two or 1 forces acting on an object is called the resultant force the resultant of two forces is a single force, which has the same effect as the two forces combined. If two forces pull an object in 2 directions, the size of the resultant can be found by 3 one force from the 4. If the forces are 5, they 6 each other.

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Reading: Fill in the Blanks format (Pearson)

Pearson's name: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop)

PromptText up to 80 words
Time to answerNot set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes)
Skills assessedReading

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  • Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.

Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 2: Reading, checked 9 October 2026.