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If the resultant of `n` forces of different magnitudes acting at a point is zero, then the minimum value of `n` is

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

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C
If Vectors are of equal magnitudes then two vectors can give zero resultant, if they works in opposite direction. But if the vector are of different magnitudes tehn minimum three vectors are required to give zero resultant.
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