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OpenStudy (anonymous):

VECTORS HELP : A force of 50 lb acts on an object at an angle of 45. A second force of 75 lb acts on the object at an angle of -30. Find the direction and magnitude of the resultant force.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ANyone know? :C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

To add vectors they must be in rectangular form. 1) break each vector into their rectangular components

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oh okay.. But the part I dont get is finding the direction.. I got the magnitide

OpenStudy (anonymous):

an angle of 45 gives you both positive x and y. -30 will have a negative y component|dw:1352751563012:dw|

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