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the sum of two forceacting at a point is 16N if the resultant force is 8N and its direction is perpendivular to the smaller force then the force are


Dilshad 8th Oct, 2019
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ADITYA KUMAR Student Expert 8th Oct, 2019

Let us assume the force of smaller magnitude be A and the force of larger magnitude be B.


here,it is clearly given that the resultant force is R perpendicular to small force. hence, we can say that b is the hyopetenuse .


therefore, b² = R² + A²

=> R² = b² - A²

= 8²

= 64 ...........(.1)

here, it is also given that

A + B = 16

therefore , B = 16 - A ..........................( 2 ).


Now, by substituting ( 2 ) in ( 1 ).we get,


( 16 - A ) ²- A² = 64

=> 256 - 32A + A² - A² = 64

32A = 256 - 64 = 192

A = 192 / 32

= 6


hence, we get the result

B = 16 - A = 16 - 6 = 10

therefore, the magnitude of the two vectors are 6 and 10.

thankyou


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15th Jul, 2021
Bhai ekdum Op bhai thank you so much
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