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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Two perpendicular forces each 10 N act on a body. What is the resultant magnitude?
Options
A 10 N
B 20 N
C 10√2 N
Correct Answer
D 5√2 N
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Perpendicular forces combine using Pythagoras theorem.

Hint

R = √(F₁² + F₂²).

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