Three vectors $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{OP}}, \overrightarrow{\mathrm{OQ}}$ and $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{OR}}$ each of magnitude $A$ are acting as shown in figure. The resultant of the three vectors is $A \sqrt{x}$. The value of $x$ is. . . . . . . . .
$5$
$4$
$2$
$3$
Two forces having magnitude $A$ and $\frac{ A }{2}$ are perpendicular to each other. The magnitude of their resultant is
The maximum and minimum magnitude of the resultant of two given vectors are $17 $ units and $7$ unit respectively. If these two vectors are at right angles to each other, the magnitude of their resultant is
Establish the following vector inequalities geometrically or otherwise:
$(a)$ $\quad| a + b | \leq| a |+| b |$
$(b)$ $\quad| a + b | \geq| a |-| b |$
$(c)$ $\quad| a - b | \leq| a |+| b |$
$(d)$ $\quad| a - b | \geq| a |-| b |$
When does the equality sign above apply?
Six vectors, $\overrightarrow a$ through $\overrightarrow f$ have the magnitudes and directions indicated in the figure. Which of the following statements is true ?
Which pair of the following forces will never give resultant force of $2\, N$