Answer:
A.) 2000N
B.) 0
C.) 1414.2 N
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that the force on the rope = 1000N
A.) If the two students pull in the same direction, the resultant force will be addition of the two forces. That is
1000 + 1000 = 2000 N
B.) If the two students pull in the opposite direction, the resultant force will be sum of the two forces equal to zero. That is,
F1 + F2 = 0
F1 = positive 1000N
F2 = negative 1000N
Therefore, 1000 - 1000 = 0
The resultant force of the two forces is zero.
C.) If the two forces are at right angles, south and east to each other, the resultant force R will be achieved by using pythagorean theorem.
R = sqrt( 1000^2 + 1000^2 )
R = sqrt( 2000000 )
R = 1414.2 N
The resultant force of the two forces will be 1414.2N
