Ball B is struck at the same instant by two forces, F1 and F2. Show the resultant forces on the ball. (this is a geometry question. We are learning about triangles, parallelogram and their midpoints) Picture http://imageshack.us/f/580/angles.png/

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Ball B is struck at the same instant by two forces, F1 and F2. Show the resultant forces on the ball. (this is a geometry question. We are learning about triangles, parallelogram and their midpoints)  Picture http://imageshack.us/f/580/angles.png/

anonymous · Answer

If you by drawing the parallelogram suggested by the two force vectors, the resultant force will be the diagonal of that parallelogram, starting at the ball, and ending at the opposite corner.