A body is acted upon by forces \(F_{1} = (10 N, 090°)\) and \(F_{2} = (6 N, 180°)\). Find the magnitude of the resultant force.

A.

11.6 N

B.

11.7 N

C.

11.8 N

D.

11.9 N

Correct answer is B

\(F = F \cos \theta i + F \sin \theta j\) (Resolving F into its components)

\(F_{1} = (10 N, 090°) = 10 \cos 90 i + 10 \sin 90 j\)

= \(10 j\)

\(F_{2} = (6 N, 180°) = 6 \cos 180 i + 6 \sin 180 j\)

= \(-6 i\)

\(R = - 6 i + 10 j\)

\(|R| = \sqrt{(-6)^{2} + (10)^{2}}\)

= \(\sqrt{136}\)

= 11.7 N