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38. A 10 N vector has components 8 N horizontally and 6 N vertically. If its horizontal component becomes zero while its vertical component remains unchanged the new magnitude is

A. 0 N
B. 6 N
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C. 8 N
D. 10 N

📝 Explanation

With only the 6 N vertical component remaining the magnitude is 6 N.

📖 Additional Information

  • 0 N
  • 6 N
  • 8 N
  • 10 N

With only the 6 N vertical component remaining the magnitude is 6 N.

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