The resultant of two forces 12N and 5N is 13N. What is the angle between the two forces?

By: |Published on: Nov 10|Categories: Physics JAMB| 0 comments

A. 0°
B. 45°
C. 90°
D. 180°

Correct Answer:

Option C = 90°

Explanation

R² – P² + Q² = 12² + 5²
= 144 + 25 = 169
∴R = √169 = 13N
∴ angle between the forces is 90°

Users Also Read These:

SEE ALSO  A wire of length 100 cm has a resistance of 10Ω. If its cross-sectional area is 0.005cm², determine its resistivity.

Copyright warnings! Do not copy.