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Mechanical Engineering : Engineering Mechanics - Quiz(MCQ)
Which of the following statements describes the resultant of two forces?
A)
Force that has the same effect as one force
B)
Force that has the same effect as the two forces
C)
Force that maintains the system in equilibrium
D)
Force that has the highest magnitude in the system

Correct Answer : Option (B) :   Force that has the same effect as the two forces


Explanation : When two forces act on a body, the resultant of those two forces is taken into account. The effect of the resulting force is the same as the effect of the two forces. The force that has the same impact as the two forces is known as the resultant of two forces.

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