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Two custodians are trying to move a heavy crate. One pushes with a force A with a

magnitude of 545 Newtons directed due west. The second pushes with a force of 380 Newtons directed due north. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant
force.

User Emjey
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

F = √(545² + 380²) = 664 m/s

θ = arctan(380/545) = 34.9° N of W

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