$ABC$ is an equilateral triangle with $O$ as its centre. $\vec F_1, \vec F_2 $and $\vec F_3$ represent three forces acting along the sides $AB, BC$ and $AC$ respectively. If the total torque about $O$ is zero then the magnitude of  $\vec F_3$ is

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  • [AIPMT 1998]
  • [AIPMT 2012]
  • A

    $({F_1} + {F_2})/2$

  • B

    $2\,({F_1} + {F_2})$

  • C

    $({F_1} + {F_2})$

  • D

    $({F_1} - {F_2})$

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