Represent graphically a force of 20N due south.
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Force is the vector quantity. it means force has magnitude as well as direction. As per your question, a force of magnitude 20N is directed along south.
In co-ordinates system we have-
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Force is the vector quantity. it means force has magnitude as well as direction. As per your question, a force of magnitude 20N is directed along south.
In co-ordinates system we have-
- positive x - axis indicates east direction
- negative x-axis indicates west direction
- positive y-axis indicates north direction
- negative y-axis indicates south direction
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