Vectors

Which vector best represents the resultant of forces F₁ and F₂ acting concurrently on point P, as shown in the diagram?

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Two forces, A and B, act simultaneously at point O as shown on the diagram. The magnitude of the resultant force is closest to

• 8.0 N

• 11 N

• 15 N

• 16 N

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A force of 6.0 Newtons north and a force of 8.0 Newtons east act concurrently on an object. The magnitude of the resultant of the two forces is

• 1.3 N

• 2.0 N

• 10 N

• 14 N

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Two perpendicular forces act on an object as shown in the diagram. What is the magnitude of the resultant force on the object?

• 17 N

• 13 N

• 7.0 N

• 5.0 N

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Two concurrent forces have a maximum resultant of 45 Newtons and a minimum resultant of 5.0 Newtons. What is the magnitude of each of these forces?

• 0.0 N and 45 N

• 5.0 N and 9.0 N

• 20 N and 25 N

• 0.0 N and 50 N

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A 3.0 newton force and a 4.0 newton force act concurrently on a point. In which diagram shown would the orientation of these forces produce the greatest net force on the point?

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Which pair of concurrent forces could produce a resultant force having a magnitude of 10 newtons?

• 10 N, 10 N

• 10 N, 30 N

• 4.7 N, 4.7 N

• 4.7 N, 5.0 N

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A 5-newton force directed east and a 5-newton force directed north act concurrently on a point. The resultant of the two forces is

• 5 N northeast

• 10 N southwest

• 7 N northeast

• 7 N southwest

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Two students push on a sled. One pushes with a force of 30. newtons east and the other exerts a force of 40. newtons south, as shown in the topview accompanying diagram. Which vector best represents the resultant of these two forces?

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The diagram shows a resultant vector, R. Which diagram best represents a pair of component vectors, A and B, that would combine to form resultant vector R?

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