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A force of 60 N acting perpendicular to a force of 80 N can produce

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20 N

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70 N

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100 N

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140 N

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Solution

The correct option is C 100 N
As shown in figure,
Using Pythagoras Theorem, Resultant $R$ = $\sqrt{60^{2} + 80^{2}}$ =100 N

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