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Two forces are acting at an angle of 120°. The bigger force is 40 N and the resultant is perpendicular to the smaller one. The smaller force is

A. 20 N

B. 40 N

C. 120 N

D. None of these

Answer: Option A


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  1. Madhavan Palmani
    Madhavan Palmani :
    4 years ago

    Smaller force = Bigger force * Cos (angle between two).

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