Two forces act on a 10 kg object. The first force has a magnitude of 100 N and is directed north. The second force is 120 N, 30° south of west. What is the acceleration of the object resulting from the application of these two forces to the object?
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To do this, we can break each force into its x and y components and then add the components together. Force 1 (100 N north) has no x-component (since it's purely vertical) and a y-component of 100 N. Force 2 (120 N, 30° south of west) can be broken into x and y Show more…
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