Represent graphically a force of 20N due south.

Dear Student,

Force is the vector quantity. it means force has magnitude as well as direction. As per your question, a force of magnitude 20N is directed along south.

In co-ordinates system we have-

• positive x - axis indicates east direction
• negative x-axis indicates west direction
• positive y-axis indicates north direction
• negative y-axis indicates south direction

The graph on this basis is shown below.



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