Two boys push on a box. One pushes with a force of 125N to the west(180degrees). The other exerts a force of 165N to the north (90 degrees). What is the resultant force (size and direction) on the box?

I have already found the size I just need the direction. thanks in advance

Question

Two boys push on a box. One pushes with a force of 125N to the west(180degrees). The other exerts a force of 165N to the north (90 degrees). What is the resultant force (size and direction) on the box?

I have already found the size I just need the direction. thanks in advance

stormfire1 · Answer

|dw:1329102909325:dw|If you've already calculated the magnitude of the resulting vector then you already have enough information to find the angle.  It's just a triangle...