This is why magnitude and direction exist. Forces may act at various angles and thus their magnitude or strength exist in proportion to the direction at which the act such as in the following example, where the total net force is zero which is in equilibrium;

This is representing reality in action. Because the top two blue vectors are at an angle, their forces are weaker compared to the red vectors. We may represent forces using vectors. Forces like tension for instance. The basic forces of the universe are not only physical, but mental as well.
This is representing reality in action. Because the top two blue vectors are at an angle, their forces are weaker compared to the red vectors. We may represent forces using vectors. Forces like tension for instance. The basic forces of the universe are not only physical, but mental as well.