The sum of the magnitudes of two forces acting at a point is 16 N

The sum of the magnitudes of two forces acting at a point is 16 N.The resultant of these force is perpendicular to the smaller forces and has a magnitude of 8 N..If the smaller forces of magnitude x,then the value of x is

Options

(a) 2N
(b) 4N
(c) 6N
(d) 7N

Correct Answer:

6N

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