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Four forces, 5 N North, 6 N 20° S of E, 9 N 20°N of W and 10 N South, act on an object. The equilibrium force equals
Four forces, 5 N North, 6 N 20° S of E, 9 N 20°N of W and 10 N South, act on an object. The equilibrium force equals
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When dealing with forces, always resolve them into their components along the axes, then sum the components to find the resultant force.
Updated On: Mar 30, 2025
- 4.9 N 35° W of S
- 4.9 N 35° E of N
- 2.8 NW
- 2.8 NSW
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The equilibrium force is calculated by vector addition of the forces. Resolving the components and summing them leads to an equilibrium force of 2.8 N towards the northwest direction.
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