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The vector sum of the forces of 10 N and 6 N can be

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2 N
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8 N
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18 N
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20 N
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Solution

The correct option is B 8 N
Maximum resultant of vectors = 10 + 6 = 16 N
Minimum resultant of vectors = 10 - 6 = 4 N
The net force can be anything from 4 to 16 depending on the angle between them. From the given options only option (b) i.e. 8 N lies within this range.

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