The resultant of two forces P and Q (such that P > Q) acting along the same straight line, but in opposite direction, is given by

The resultant of two forces P and Q (such that P > Q) acting along the same straight line, but in opposite direction, is given by

A).  P + Q

B).  P - Q

C).  P / Q

D).  Q / P

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Answers 1

 P - Q

When two forces act along the same straight line but in opposite directions, the resultant force is the difference between them and acts in the direction of the larger force.

Given that P > Q, and the forces are in opposite directions:

  1. The resultant force = P - Q
  2. The direction will be along P, since it's the larger force.

Hence, Option B is correct.

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