How do I "determine whether the forces in each pair are pulling at right angles to each other"? EX. 45 Ib, 24 lb, resultant force 51 lb

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Mudit Saklani · Answer 1 · 2020-10-26T11:40:10+0000

Check if they follow the Pythagorean theorem.
The resultant force is like the hypotenuse.
45^2+24^2=2601
51*51=2601
So they are at right angles