Question

SOS Two forces, one 5 N and the other 8 N, act on a single object. Which of the
following values is not possible for the resultant force?
(A) 2N
(B) 3N
(C) 10 N
(D) 13 N​

Answer 1

If the two forces act in the same direction, their resultant is 13N .

If they act in opposite directions, their resultant is 3N .

These are the limits. The resultant is always between 3N and 13N.

So (B), (C), and (D) (3N, 10N, and 13N are possible.)

(A) 2N is not possible.