Question detail
What is the resultant force when two equal forces of 10 N act in the same direction?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and their interactions
Question
- A. 0 N
- B. 10 N
- C. 20 N
- D. 5 N
Answer
20 N
Explanation
When two equal forces act in the same direction, the resultant force is the sum of the two forces, which is 10 N + 10 N = 20 N.
Common mistake
Resultant Force Direction Mistake
Students often assume the resultant force direction is the same as the direction of the largest individual force.
Remind students to consider the vector nature of forces and calculate the resultant force by taking into account both magnitude and direction of all forces acting on the object.
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