two forces A and B have resultant R1 ,if B is doubled the resultant R2 is at right angle to A then

a)R1=A

b)R1=B

c)R2=A

d)R2=B

R2 be the resultant of A and 2B makes an angle θ with  A
x-component of A is A
x-component of 2B is 2Bcosθ
But here resultant is along Y-axis. Thus x-components of the resultant is zero.
A+2Bcosθ=0cosθ=-A2BResultant of A and B is R1R1=A2+B2+2ABcosθR1=A2+B2+2AB-A2B=B
Option (b) is correct.
 

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