Two concurrent forces have a maximum resultant of 45 Newtons and a minimum resultant of 5 Newtons. What is the magnitude of each of these forces?
A) 0N and 50. N
B) 5N and 9N
C) 20. N and 25N
D) 0N and 45N

Question

Two concurrent forces have a maximum resultant of 45 Newtons and a minimum resultant of 5 Newtons. What is the magnitude of each of these forces?
A) 0N and 50. N
B) 5N and 9N
C) 20. N and 25N
D) 0N and 45N

anonymous · Answer

If the sum of two numbers is 45 and the difference is 5, what are they?

x + y = 45

x - y = 5

jaredstone4 · Answer

Ohh yeah that makes sense. I had a revelation on this right before you answered actually haha but thank you for your help!