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This is a depiction of 2 forces acting on a puck (top view). Which direction would a 3rd force have to be to balance the forces? [picture below]

This is a depiction of 2 forces acting on a puck (top view). Which direction would-example-1

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Net force of F1 and F2 will be at an angle 45° with F1 and F2. To balance this net force, 3rd force must be applied at an angle 135 from F1 and F2( i.e 3rd force and resultant of F1 and F2 must be collinear. Ping me if you have any doubt.
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