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If the resultant of two forces is equal in magnitude to one of the components and perpendicular to it direction, find the other components using the vector method.

A

`Psqrt(2)`

B

P

C

`Psqrt(3)`

D

none of these

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A
`|AB|=|Q|=sqrt(P^(2)+P^(2))=Psqrt(2)`.
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