Question

Two forces of 5N and 7N respectively act on an object.when will the resultant of two vectors be at a minimum?

Answer 1

When the two forces are acting in the opposite direction, then the resultant of the two vectors will be at a minimum. The value of the force will be either 2 Newton or -2 newton. . It is the simplest way to prove and explain the situation under which the resultant of the two vectors will be at a minimum. The situation under which the resultant of the two vectors will be maximum is when the two forces of 5N and 7n will act in the same direction and create a combines force of 12N.

Answer 2

When the forces act in opposite directions