Question

Two forces of 5n &22n are acting in a body in the same direction what will be the the resultant force& in which direction will it act? if the two forces in the above example would have been acting in the opposite direction. what would be the resultant force& in which direction will it act

Answer 1

when two forces act in similar direction there magnitude is simply added ie 27n
and the resultant will be in the same direction.
when they act in opposite direction two forces are subtracted.
the direction of resultant will be in the direction of larger force.
Or simply assume a direction for resultant force and subtract the two forces if the answer is negative. The resultant is in opposite direction.
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Answer 2

Answer:

when two forces act in similar direction there magnitude is simply added ie 27n

and the resultant will be in the same direction.

when they act in opposite direction two forces are subtracted.

the direction of resultant will be in the direction of larger force.

Or simply assume a direction for resultant force and subtract the two forces if the answer is negative. The resultant is in opposite direction.

hope it helps ☺️

please mark brainliest.

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