Three force vectors are added together.  One has a magnitude of 9 N, the second one a magnitude of 18 N, and the third a magnitude of 15 N.  What can we conclude about the magnitude of the net force vector?  Explain. I.       It must equal 42 N. II.     It cannot be 0 N.      III.    Anything from –42 N to +42 N.  IV.    It can be anything from 0 N to 42 N. V.     None of the above can be concluded.

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Three force vectors are added together.  One has a magnitude of 9 N, the second one a magnitude of 18 N, and the third a magnitude of 15 N.  What can we conclude about the magnitude of the net force vector?  Explain.

I.       It must equal 42 N.

II.     It cannot be 0 N.     

III.    Anything from –42 N to +42 N. 

IV.    It can be anything from 0 N to 42 N.

V.     None of the above can be concluded.

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