Two forces one of 10N and another of 6N, act upon a body. The directions of the forces are unknown. The resultant force on the body is

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Between 4N and 16N

More than 10N

More than 6N

Between 6N and 10N

answer is B.

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If the two forces are in the same direction, the magnitude of the resultant force will be $10 + 6 = 16 N .$ On the other hand if the forces are in opposite directions the resultant force will be $10 - 6 = 4 N .$ For all other angles between the forces, the resultant will be between 4N and 16 N.

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