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Add components to 2D GameObjects

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Foundational

+10 XP

1 Hour

(3965)

Overview

Summary

In this tutorial, you will see how components add functionality to Sprites. The component you will see in action here, the RigidBody 2D Component, lets a Sprite behave like a physical object instead of floating in space. In this tutorial, you will:
Position the Main Camera to display action in the Game view.
Add physical properties to a 2D GameObject by applying the RigidBody 2D component.
Experiment with 2D physics in Unity.

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Last updated: November 15, 2023

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Add components to 2D GameObjects