Question

Two forces act on an object. A 12 N force acts to the North, and a 13 N force acts to the West. What is the magnitude of the resultant force, in units of newtons? Give the answer as a positive number

Answer 1

Answer:

17.69 N

Explanation:

both forces are perpendicular

hence

 $resultant force= \sqrt{12^{2}+13^{2} }$

      = 17.69 N