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Replace the force system acting on the post by a resultant force. What is the resultant force?

1) 10 N
2) 15 N
3) 20 N
4) 25 N

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Final answer:

The concept of resultant force is about finding the single force that represents the sum of all individual forces acting on an object. Without the proper scaling information from a diagram or precise values in newtons, determining the resultant force is not feasible.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is focused on the concept of a resultant force, which is the single force that represents the vector sum of all individual forces acting upon an object. When we are given a resultant force that measures 9.5 cm and points to the right, we interpret this measurement typically as a scaling factor for a diagram. Since no scaling is provided in the context of this question, we can assume that the resultant force given earlier at 95 N to the right is a typographical error unless that scaling was indeed 10:1 (which is unusual but not impossible). In real-life scenarios, the actual forces must be given in units of newtons without relying on diagram measurements to determine the precise resultant force. Therefore, the available data for this problem is insufficient, and under normal circumstances, additional information would be necessary to find the resultant force accurately.

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