Two forces of 3 N and 4 N act on a body simultaneously and the forces are perpendicular to each other. What is the net force on the body?

1 Answer
Jan 31, 2018

5N

Explanation:

Let the forces be
F_1=3N and F_2=4N

Here both of the force is acting perpendicular
hence the net force
F=sqrt(F_1^2+F_2^2
F=sqrt(3^2+4^2)=sqrt(9+16)=sqrt25
F=5N