When a force $F$ acts on a body of mass $m$, the acceleration produced in the body is $a$. If three equal forces $F_{1} = F_{2} = F_{3} = F$ act on the same body as shown in figure, the acceleration produced is [image:5_image13.emf]

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(a) Resultant acceleration $(a)_{R}$= $\sqrt{2}a - a$
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$(a)_{R} = (\sqrt{2} - 1)a$

Q. When a force $F$ acts on a body of mass $m$, the acceleration produced in the body is $a$. If three equal forces $F_{1} = F_{2} = F_{3} = F$ act on the same body as shown in figure, the acceleration produced is

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