Question:

Two forces are such that the sum of their magnitudes is 18 N and their resultant is perpendicular to the smaller force and magnitude of resultant is 12 N. Then the magnitudes of the forces are

Options :

  • (a) 12 N, 6N
  • (b) 13 N, 5 N
  • (c) 10 N, 8N
  • (d) 16 N, 2N

Answer :

(b) 13 N, 5 N

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