Understanding Resultant Force
The resultant force is the single force that has the same effect as the combination of the original forces. It's found by vector addition.
Maximum Resultant Force
The maximum resultant force occurs when the two forces act in the *same direction*. In this case, you simply add the magnitudes:
* Maximum Resultant Force = 5N + 8N = 13N
Minimum Resultant Force
The minimum resultant force occurs when the two forces act in *opposite directions*. To find this, you subtract the smaller force from the larger force:
* Minimum Resultant Force = 8N - 5N = 3N
In summary:
* Maximum Resultant Force: 13N
* Minimum Resultant Force: 3N
