Question

Two forces, F 1 and F 2, act at a point, as shown in the picture. (Figure 1) F 1 has a magnitude of 9.80 N and is directed at an angle of α = 59.0 ∘ above the negative x axis in the second quadrant. F 2 has a magnitude of 5.40 N and is directed at an angle of β = 52.3 ∘ below the negative x axis in the third quadrant.

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What is the x component Fx of the resultant force?

Express your answer in newtons.

What is the y component Fy of the resultant force?

Express your answer in newtons.

What is the magnitude F of the resultant force?

Express your answer in newtons.

What is the angle γ that the resultant force forms with the negative x axis? In this problem, assume that positive angles are measured clockwise from the negative x axis.

Express your answer in degrees.

Answer 1