Which of the following sets of 3 forces CANNOT have a vector sum of zero? w) 10, 10 and 10 Newtons x) 10, 10 and 20 Newtons y) 10, 20 and 20 Newtons z) 10, 20 and 40 Newtons

Which of the following sets of 3 forces CANNOT have a vector sum of zero? w) 10, 10 and 10 Newtons x) 10, 10 and 20 Newtons y) 10, 20 and 20 Newtons z) 10, 20 and 40 Newtons
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