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6. Calculate the magnitude of the resultant of three concurrent forces: The first force is 200 N
pointing 60 deg. above the positive X-axis; the second force is 60 N in the positive Y
direction and the third force is 150 n in a direction 45 deg below the positive X- axis.
A. 242.13 N
B. 341.13 N
C. 414.13 N
D. 312.13 N
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