Answer:
The magnitude of the resultant force acting on the object 13.86 N
Explanation:
Resultant Force: the resultant of two or more forces is the single force which produce the same effect as the forces acting together.
Using
R² = P² + Q²- 2PQcos(180-θ).............................. Equation 1
Where R = resultant force, P = first force, Q = Second force, θ = angle between the forces.
Given: P = 8 N, Q = 8 N, θ = 60°
Substituting these values into equation 1
R² = 8²+8²-2×8×8cos(180-60)
R² = 64+64-128cos120
R² = 128- 128(-0.5)
R² = 128+64
R² = 192
R = √192
R = 13.86 N.
Thus the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the object 13.86 N
