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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

When two equal forces act symmetrically about a line, the resultant lies:
Options
A Along one of the forces
B Opposite both forces
C Along the bisector of the angle between them
Correct Answer
D Perpendicular to both
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Equal magnitude vectors combine along the angle bisector.

Hint

Symmetry determines direction.

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