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Two forces, each equal to F, act, as shown in figure. Their resultant is

A

`F//2`

B

`F//4`

C

`F`

D

`2F`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`R=sqrt(A^(2)+B^(2)+2AB cos theta)`
If `A=B=P` and `theta= 120^(@)` then `R=P`
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