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2. Two perpendicular vectors have magnitudes 6 N and 8 N. The magnitude of their resultant is

A. 2 N
B. 10 N
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C. 14 N
D. 48 N

📝 Explanation

(R=sqrt{6^2+8^2}=10) N. The perpendicular components form a right triangle.

📖 Additional Information

  • 2 N
  • 10 N
  • 14 N
  • 48 N

(R=sqrt{6^2+8^2}=10) N. The perpendicular components form a right triangle.

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