CAIE A Level Mathematics 9709 · Forces and equilibrium

Forces and equilibrium: calculation question

2 marksFoundation

Two forces, 8 N and 6 N, act on a particle at right angles. Find the magnitude of the resultant force.

(a)
Calculate the magnitude of the resultant force.
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