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2D Physics

Use Unity’s physics system to handle physics 2D components.
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Unity's physics system lets you handle 2D physics to make use of optimizations available with 2D. You can use the following physics 2D components with Unity:

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Rigidbody 2DLearn how Rigidbody 2D works.
Collider 2DUnderstand the types of Collider 2D components available to use with Rigidbody 2D.
Effectors 2DApproaches and techniques to working with the forces of physics when GameObject colliders are in contact.
2D JointsUnderstand the types of 2D Joints available to use with 2D GameObjects.
Physics 2D ProfilerApproaches to analyzing the performance of 2D physics in your application.
Constant Force 2D referenceExplore the properties that control constant forces applied to a Rigidbody 2D.
Physics Material 2D referenceExplore the properties that control the friction and bounce between colliding 2D physics objects.

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