Maximum and minimum values of the resultant of two forces acting at a point are 7 Newton and 3 Newton respectively the smaller force will be equal to

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Maximum force=f1+f2=7N

Minimum force=f1-f2=3N

Here,higher force =f1

Smaller force =f2

By calculating above equation, we get

f2=2N

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Maximum and minimum values of the resultant of two forces acting at a point are 7 Newton and 3 Newton respectively the smaller force will be equal to

Maximum force=f1+f2=7N Minimum force=f1-f2=3N Here,higher force =f1 Smaller force =f2 By calculating above equation, we get f2=2N

Maximum force=f1+f2=7N

Minimum force=f1-f2=3N

Here,higher force =f1

Smaller force =f2

By calculating above equation, we get

f2=2N