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41. During a laboratory investigation a force is resolved into perpendicular components of 9 N and 12 N. The magnitude of the force is

A. 3 N
B. 15 N
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C. 21 N
D. 108 N

📝 Explanation

(F=sqrt{9^2+12^2}=15) N.

📖 Additional Information

  • 3 N
  • 15 N
  • 21 N
  • 108 N

(F=sqrt{9^2+12^2}=15) N.

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