Two forces of each act at a point making an angle of with each other

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

Two forces of 5 N5\,\text{N} each act at a point making an angle of 60∘60^{\circ} with each other. What is the magnitude of the resultant force? (a) 9.7 N9.7\,\text{N} (b) 10 N10\,\text{N} (c) 8.7 N8.7\,\text{N} (d) 7.5 N7.5\,\text{N}

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