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Three forces start acting simultaneously on a particle moving with velocity $\vec{v}$ . These forces are represented in magnitude and direction by the three sides of a triangle ABC(as shown). The particle will now move with velocity

Updated On: Aug 15, 2022
  • less than $\vec{v}$
  • greater than $\vec{v}$
  • $|v|$ in the direction of the largest force $BC$
  • $\vec{v}$ , remaining unchanged.
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

According to triangle law of vector addition if three vectors addition if three vectors are represented by three sides of a triangle taken in same order, then their resultant is zero. Therefore resultant of the forces acting on the particle is zero, so the particles velocity remains unchanged.
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