25. ssm Consider the following four force vectors:

  newtons, due east

  newtons, due east

  newtons, due west

  newtons, due west

Which two vectors add together to give a resultant with the smallest magnitude, and which two vectors add to give a resultant with the largest magnitude? In each case specify the magnitude and direction of the resultant.

 

To get the smallest magnitude, choose two vectors with nearly the same magnitude but point in opposite directions.

 

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To get the largest magnitude, choose two vectors with largest magnitude and point in same direction.

 

 and  will accomplish that.

 

 

 

 

 

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