PHYSICS

JAMB 2002 - Question 7

Physics 2002 JAMB Past Questions - Question 7: Two forces each of 10N act on a body, one towards the north and the other towards the east. The magnitude and the direction of the resultant force are

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Two forces each of 10N act on a body, one towards the north and the other towards the east. The magnitude and the direction of the resultant force are
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

From Pythagoras,
R2 = 10^2 + 102
= 100 + 100
= 200
therefore R2 = √200 = √2 x 100
= 10√2, in the direction 45°E