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If three coplaner forces acting on a point are in equilibrium, then each force is proportional to the sine, of the angle between the other two.

a.

Correct

b.

Incorrect

c.

Can't say

d.

None of these

Answer: (a).Correct

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Q. If three coplaner forces acting on a point are in equilibrium, then each force is proportional to the sine, of the angle between the other two.

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