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Mechanical Engineering : Engineering Mechanics - Quiz(MCQ)
Which of the following is valid if two forces are represented by two sides of a triangle in order?
A)
The resultant’s magnitude is zero
B)
The resultant’s magnitude is greatest
C)
The resultant of two forces is represented by the third side in reverse order
D)
The resultant of two forces is represented by the third side in the same sequence

Correct Answer : Option (C) :   The resultant of two forces is represented by the third side in reverse order


Explanation : If two forces act concurrently on a particle and are represented by two sides of a triangle taken in order, the resultant is represented by the third side taken in reverse order, according to the Triangle Law of Forces.

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