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Add components to 3D GameObjects

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Foundational

+10 XP

25 Mins

(17537)

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In this tutorial, you will see how components add functionality to GameObjects. The component you will see in action here, the RigidBody Component, lets a GameObject 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.
Explore the relationship between GameObjects and components.
Identify specific components in the Inspector window.
Add physical properties to a 3D GameObject by applying the RigidBody component and setting its properties.
Enter Play mode to preview a Scene in the Game view.
Experiment with 3D physics in Unity.

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Last updated: November 15, 2023

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2019.4

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Add components to 3D GameObjects