The magnitude of the resultant of two mutually perpendicular forces, F1 and F2 is 13N, if the magnitude of F1 is 5N, what is the magnitude of F2?
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A.
2.6N -
B.
6.0N -
C.
12.0N -
D.
18.0N
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
(13)2 = 52 + (F2)2
F2 = 12N