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A force has a horizontal component of 40 N and a vertical component of 32 N. What is the magnitude of the resultant force?

  1. 72
  2. 51.22
  3. 8
  4. 24

Answer

B. 51.22

Solution

R = sqrt(Fx² + Fy2) = sqrt(40² + 322) = 51.22 N.

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