The resultant of a 6N force and an 8N force acting at right angles to each other is of the magnitude:
Correct answer: C. 10N
- A. 14 N
- B. 2N
- C. 10N
- D. 48 N
Explanation
When two forces are acting at right angles to each other, the resultant can be calculated by using the Pythagorean Theorem.One of the forces represents the base (B) of a right-angled triangle, and the other force represents the perpendicular (P). The result of the forces is the hypotenuse (H).Acc to Pythagoras' theroem, H2= P2+ B2H2= 6X6 + 8X8H2= 36+64H2=100Taking sq root, H=10N which is the resultant.
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