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Is it possible to combine two vectors of different magnitude to give a zero resultant. if not can three vectors be so combined?
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You should try to visualize this yourself. Draw arrows, representing vectors, on paper; draw them head-to-tail. Try to make the head of the last arrow return to the tail of the first one.
The answer is no, and yes.
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What is the minimum resultant possible when adding a 5-N force to an 8 N force?
The maximum resultant occurs when the forces act in the same direction. Its magnitude is 15 N.
Ten vectors together add to give a zero resultant it is possible that nine of these vectors are on the same plane but the tenth is not on this plane?
No. The tenth vector would have to be matched by one equal and opposite vector to yield a zero resultant, or by multiple vectors in the second plain collectively yielding a zero resultant for that plane. It would be possible, for example, for 8 vectors to be on the same plane and two on a different plane to give a zero resultant.
What magnitude is not possible when a vector of a magnitude of 3 is added to a vector of a magnitude of 4?
A magnitude of less than 1. cw: An absolute magnitude of less than 1.
What is the largest possible displacement resulting from two displacements with magnitudes 3m and 4m?
the largest possible resultant is if the two displacements are in the same direction, so resultant = 7 m (3+4=7) the minimum resultant is if they are in opposite directions, so minimum is 4-3= 1 m :D
What is the maximum net force possible of two forces with a magnitude of 25N and 15N?
Depending on the angle between them, those two forces can combine to producea resultant anywhere between 10N and 40N. The maximum of 40N occurs whenboth forces act in exactly the same direction.
Suppose you have two vectors that have different magnitudes can the vectors sum ever be zero?
No. The largest possible resultant magnitude is the sum of the individual magnitudes.The smallest possible resultant magnitude is the difference of the individual magnitudes.
What should be the angle between two vectors of magnitudes 8 and 8 units so that their resultant has a magnitude of 20 units?
It is not possible. The maximum magnitude is obtained when the vectors are aligned and in this case the resultant has a magnitude which is the sum of the individual vectors. In the given example, the maximum possible magnitude for the resultant is 16 units. In general |a+b| <= |a| + |b| where a, b are vectors and |a| is the magnitude of a
Is it possible to combine two vectors of different magnitude to give a zero resultant if not can three vectors be combine?
Two vectors: no. Three vectors: yes.
Can the resultant of two vectors be 0 how is it possible for two vectors always?
If they are equal in magnitude but act in opposite directions.
Can two vectors having different magnitude be combined to give a zero resultantis it possible for three vectors?
-- The minimum magnitude that can result from the combination of two vectors is the difference between their magnitudes. If their magnitudes are different, then they can't combine to produce zero. -- But three or more vectors with different magnitudes can combine to produce a zero magnitude.
What is the maximum resultant possible when adding a 13-unit vector to an 18-unit vector?
31
Is it possible two unequal vector to give a zero resultant?
The only way that two vectors add up to zero is if they have equal magnitude and opposite direction. If the magnitudes are not equal then no, they cannot give a zero resultant.
Is it possible to add two vectors having different magnitudes and yield zero resultant?
It is certain that two vectors of different magnitudes cannot yield a zero resultant force.
What is the minimum resultant possible when adding a 5-N force to an 8 N force?
The maximum resultant occurs when the forces act in the same direction. Its magnitude is 15 N.
How is it possible for two stairs to have the same aparent magnitude but different absolute magnitude?
Apparent magnitude is the brightness as viewed from EarthAbsolute magnitude is the brightness as viewed from the same distance - 32 light years.Therefore a star that is twice as bright but further away could have the same apparent magnitude but a different absolute magnitude.
Ten vectors together add to give a zero resultant it is possible that nine of these vectors are on the same plane but the tenth is not on this plane?
No. The tenth vector would have to be matched by one equal and opposite vector to yield a zero resultant, or by multiple vectors in the second plain collectively yielding a zero resultant for that plane. It would be possible, for example, for 8 vectors to be on the same plane and two on a different plane to give a zero resultant.
Is it possible for the resultant of 2 unequal forces to be zero?
no
