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The resultant of two forces, one double the other in magnitude is perpendicular to the smaller of the two forces. The angle between the two forces is

A

`120^@`

B

`60^@`

C

`90^@`

D

`150^@`

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The correct Answer is:
A


`2x sin theta= x`
`:. Theta = 30^@`
or `alpha = 120^@.`
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