Q.

Two forces P and Q, of magnitude 2F and 3F, respectively, are at an angle θ with each other. If the force Q is doubled, then their resultant also gets doubled. Then, the angle θ is

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a

60o

b

120o

c

90o

d

30o

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

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R2=P2+Q2+2PQcosθ 

4F2+9F2+12F2cos θ=R2 

When force Q is doubled 

 4F2+36F2+24F2cosθ=4R2

40F2+24F2cosθ=413F2+12F2cos θ

cos θ=-12F224F2=-12;  θ=120o

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