Two forces, one with a magnitude of 3 N and the other with a magnitude of 5 N, are applied to an object. For which orientations of the forces shown in the diagrams is the magnitude of the acceleration of the object the least?
A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV
E) V

Question

Two forces, one with a magnitude of 3 N and the other with a magnitude of 5 N, are applied to an object. For which orientations of the forces shown in the diagrams is the magnitude of the acceleration of the object the least? 
A) I 
B) II 
C) III 
D) IV 
E) V

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The Answer of Two forces, one with a magnitude of 3 N and the other with a magnitude of 5 N, are applied to an object. For which orientations of the forces shown in the diagrams is the magnitude of the acceleration of the object the least? 
A) I 
B) II 
C) III 
D) IV 
E) V

Two Forces, One with a Magnitude of 3 N and the Other