Two forces $$P$$ and $$Q$$ act at a point and have resultant $$R$$. If $$Q$$ is replaced by $$\dfrac{\left ( R^{2}-P^{2} \right )}{Q} $$ acting in the direction opposite to that of $$Q$$, the resultant:
A
remains same
B
becomes twice
C
none of these
D
becomes half
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Correct option is A. remains same
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