Question

If 5N and a 15N force are acting opposite to one another . find the resultant force and the direction of action of the resultant force

Answer 1

Answer:

10N

Explanation:

Given,

5N and 15N force applied opposite to one another then,

Let 5N force be applied from right side and 15N force be applied from left side.

15 - 5 = 10

It means that 10>5 so the more force will be applied in the left direction.

Answer 2

Given :

F₁ = - 5 N ( (as it is moving opposite to F₂)

F₂ = 15 N

To Find :

(a) Resultant Force

(b) Direction of action of the resultant force

Solution :

(a) As the forces are acting opposite to each other. Therefore, the resultant force can be given as -

Resultant Force (F) = F₁ + F₂

                                = -5 + (15)

                                =  10 N

Therefore, the resultant force is 10 N

(b) As 15 N > 5 N, the resultant force is towards F₂.

Thus, The direction of action of force is towards the force 15 N.