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Consider two forces, one having a magnitude of 20 N and the other a magnitude of 12 N. What is the maximum net force possible for these two forces? The minimum?
Maximum and minimum net force possible.
Answer to Problem 26A
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given forces are,
Formula used:
The maximum force is given as,
The minimum force is given as,
Calculation:
For maximum net force, the two forces must act in same direction.
So,
For minimum net force, the two forces must act in opposite direction.
So,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the maximum net force possible is
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