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JAMB Physics 2014 Objective — Question 11

Question 11 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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What happens when three coplanar non-parallel forces are in equilibrium?

  • A. They are represented in magnitude only
  • B. They are represented in direction only
  • C. Their lines of action meet at a pointCorrect
  • D. Their lines of action are parallel

Explanation

When three coplanar non-parallel forces are in equilibrium, their lines of action meet at a point, and they can be represented in magnitude and direction by the three sides of a triangle taken in order.

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