To determine the resultant force, we can use the Pythagorean theorem since the two forces are acting perpendicular to each other. The resultant force (F) can be calculated as:
F = sqrt(8^2 + 6^2)
F = sqrt(64 + 36)
F = sqrt(100)
F = 10 N
So the resultant force is 10N.
To determine the equilibrium force, we need to find a force that will balance the system. Since the two given forces are perpendicular to each other, an equilibrium force would be a force that is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction to the resultant force.
Therefore, the equilibrium force would need to be -10N, which means it is acting in the opposite direction to the resultant force and has a magnitude of 10N.
Two force 8N and 6N acting perpendicularly to each other determine the resultant force and the equilibrium force that will balance the system
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