Question

When two forces of magnitude 5 N are applied at the same point of an object, what will be the

resultant force acting on the object in the following cases:

a) The two forces are acting in the same direction

b) The two forces are acting in the opposite direction​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) 10N

b) 0

Explanation:

a) Here, the forces applied from the same direction together form a greater force. Therefore 5N + 5N = 10N will be the resultant force here

b) Here, the forces applied from opposite directions balance eachother and thus the object stays at rest. Hence, the resultant force is 0.