Question

A particle is simultaneously acted upon by two forces of magnitude 3N and 4N. The net force on the particle is:

A. 7N
B. 5N
C. 1N
D. Between 1N and 7N

Answer 1

The net force on a particle when acted upon by two forces of 3N and 4N ranges from 1N to 7N, depending on the direction of the forces.

Step-by-step explanation:

The net force on a particle when two forces are acting on it simultaneously is the vector sum of these individual forces. Since the forces can act in various directions, the net force could range from the difference to the sum of their magnitudes, depending on their relative directions. For two forces of 3N and 4N, the minimum net force (when the forces are opposite in direction) would be 1N, and the maximum net force (when the forces act in the same direction) would be 7N. Therefore, the net force on the particle can lie between 1N and 7N, depending on the angle between the two force vectors.