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`12` coplanar non collinear forces (all of equal magnitude) maintain a body in equilibrium, then angle between any two adjacent forces is

A

`15^(@)`

B

`30^(@)`

C

`45^(@)`

D

`60^(@)`

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the angle between any two adjacent forces when 12 coplanar non-collinear forces of equal magnitude maintain a body in equilibrium. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Equilibrium**: - When a body is in equilibrium, the net force acting on it is zero. This means that the vector sum of all the forces must cancel each other out. 2. **Identifying the Forces**: - We have 12 coplanar non-collinear forces. Since they are non-collinear, they cannot all act along the same line. Instead, they must be arranged in such a way that they form a closed shape (polygon). 3. **Forming a Closed Polygon**: - For the body to be in equilibrium with these 12 forces, they must form a closed polygon with 12 sides. Each force can be represented as a side of the polygon. 4. **Calculating the Angle**: - The total angle around a point is 360 degrees. If we have a polygon with \( n \) sides, the angle subtended at the center by each side (or force) can be calculated using the formula: \[ \text{Angle} = \frac{360^\circ}{n} \] - Here, \( n = 12 \) (the number of forces). 5. **Substituting the Value**: - Substituting \( n = 12 \) into the formula gives: \[ \text{Angle} = \frac{360^\circ}{12} = 30^\circ \] 6. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the angle between any two adjacent forces is \( 30^\circ \). ### Final Answer: The angle between any two adjacent forces is \( 30^\circ \). ---

To solve the problem, we need to determine the angle between any two adjacent forces when 12 coplanar non-collinear forces of equal magnitude maintain a body in equilibrium. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Equilibrium**: - When a body is in equilibrium, the net force acting on it is zero. This means that the vector sum of all the forces must cancel each other out. 2. **Identifying the Forces**: ...
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