Question

Maximum and minimum values of the resultant of two forces acting at a point are $7\, N$ and $3\, N$ respectively. Then smaller force is equal to

• A. 2 N
• B. 5 N
• C. 2.1 N
• D. 4 N

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

2 N

Answer 2

Here 5 + 2 = 7 N and 5 - 2 = 3 N
Clearly smaller force is of 2 N.