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Two forces of magentude 7 newton and 5 newton act on a particle at an angle `theta` can have any value . The minimum magnitude of the resultant forces is :

A

5 N

B

8 N

C

12 N

D

2 N

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The correct Answer is:
D
`R_(min)=|bara|-|barb|=7-5=2N`
for `theta=180^(@)`
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