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? - SchoolNGR

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The magnitude of the resultant of two mutually perpendicular forces, F1 and F2 is 13N, ...

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

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