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Three forces of magnitudes x, 2x and 3x are acting in the same direction. The magnitude of resultant force is:

A

4x

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8x

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C

6x

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Solution

The correct option is C 6x
Forces acting in the same direction add up. Hence, magnitude of the resultant force = x + 2x + 3x = 6x.

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