SOLUTION: Two forces, one of 100 pounds and the other 150 pounds act on the same object, at angles of 20 degrees and 60 degrees, respectively, with the positive x axis. Find the direction an

Question 1102956: Two forces, one of 100 pounds and the other 150 pounds act on the same object, at angles of 20 degrees and 60 degrees, respectively, with the positive x axis. Find the direction and magnitude of the resultant of these forces.
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Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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You can then find the magnitude by taking the square root of the sum of the squares of the components.

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