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An object acted on by three forces moves with constant velocity. One force acting on the object is in the positive $x$ direction and has a magnitude of 6.5 $\mathrm{N}$ ; a second force has a magnitude of 4.4 $\mathrm{N}$ and points in the negative $y$ direction. Find the direction and magnitude of the third force acting on the object.

          An object acted on by three forces moves with constant velocity. One force acting on the object is in the positive $x$ direction and
has a magnitude of 6.5 $\mathrm{N}$ ; a second force has a magnitude of 4.4 $\mathrm{N}$
and points in the negative $y$ direction. Find the direction and magnitude of the third force acting on the object.

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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Solved by Expert Timothy James

11/25/2022

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5 N and it is in the positive x-direction, the x-component of the third force must be equal in magnitude but in the opposite direction. Therefore, the x-component of the third force is -6.5 N. Show more…

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An object acted on by three forces moves with constant velocity. One force acting on the object is in the positive $x$ direction and has a magnitude of 6.5 $\mathrm{N}$ ; a second force has a magnitude of 4.4 $\mathrm{N}$ and points in the negative $y$ direction. Find the direction and magnitude of the third force acting on the object.