Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equilibrium of forces

Equilibrium of forces — practice question

Forces of $3\,\text{N}$, $4\,\text{N}$ and $5\,\text{N}$ are applied at a single point on an object. The directions of the forces may be changed. What is the magnitude of the smallest resultant force from these forces?

  • A$0$
  • Bbetween $0\,\text{N}$ and $2\,\text{N}$
  • C$2\,\text{N}$
  • Dbetween $2\,\text{N}$ and $4\,\text{N}$

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