Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equilibrium of forces

Equilibrium of forces — practice question

At a single point on an object, forces of $3\,\text{N}$, $4\,\text{N}$ and $5\,\text{N}$ act. The directions of these forces may be adjusted. What is the minimum possible value of the resultant force from these forces?

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

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