Based on the data given, in what direction will the car accelerate?

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A.
toward the right

B.
upward

C.
downward

D.
toward the left

Question

Based on the data given, in what direction will the car accelerate? 		
  
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A.
	toward the right
	
 
B.
	upward
	
 
C.
	downward
	
 
D.
	toward the left

anonymous · Answer

First of all, you have to find the resultant force in both horizontal and vertical directions. In the horizontal is 400-400= 0N and in the vertical 450-400=50N. Meaning, 50 N are being applied due North, hence this is the direction of acceleration.