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ABCD is square and forces acting at a point are represented in magnitude and direction by AB. 2BC. 2CD And DA. Find the resultant

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8 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Arun
8 Years ago
Dear student
 
On square forces are equal in magnitude.
 
Hence
Resultant = AB +2 BC + 2CD + DA (in vectors)
Let AB = p vector
Hence 
BC = p vector
Now
 
CD = -p vector
Da = -p vector
 
Hence
Resultant = p + 2p -2p  -p
 = 0
 
Hence resultant will be 0 (zero)
 
Regards
Arun (askIITians forum expert)
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4 Years ago
ABCD is square and forces acting at a point are represented in magnitude and direction by AB. 2BC. 2CD And DA. Find the resultant