A particle moving with velocity V is acted by three forces shown by the vector triangle PQR. The velocity of the particle will : [figure]
- remain constant
- increase
- decrease
- change according to the smallest force QR
Answer
(1) remain constant
Solution
The three forces RP, PQ and QR are represented by the sides of a triangle taken in order.
RP + PQ + QR = 0
Net force on the particle is zero, so its acceleration is zero (Newton's first law).
Hence the velocity V remains constant.
Answer: (1)