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JAMB Physics 2007 Objective — Question 42

Question 42 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Use the diagram below (four forces 2sqrt3N, 10N, 3sqrt3N and 6N acting on a particle P) to answer this question. The resultant of the four forces is

  • A. 10sqrt3 N
  • B. 10NCorrect
  • C. 5sqrt3 N
  • D. 5N

Explanation

Resolving each force into horizontal and vertical components and summing gives total horizontal = 8.66N and total vertical = 5N. Resultant = sqrt(8.66^2+5^2) = 10N.

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