Triangle law of forces: verify the statement for the resultant Statement: “If two forces acting simultaneously on a particle are represented (in magnitude and direction) by two sides of a triangle taken in order, then their resultant is represented by the third side of the triangle taken in the opposite order.” Decide whether the statement is correct.
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AAgree
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BDisagree
Answer
Correct Answer: Agree
Explanation
Concept/Approach
- The triangle law of forces states exactly this: place the second force head-to-tail after the first; the side closing the triangle in the reverse sense gives the resultant in both magnitude and direction.
Final AnswerAgree