A particle is acted upon by the following four forces: 25 N pulling east, 30 N pulling west, 54 N pulling north, and 42 N pulling south. a) Draw a diagram showing these forces. b) Calculate the resultant and equilibriant of these forces

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A particle is acted upon by the following four forces: 25 N pulling east, 30 N pulling west, 54 N pulling

north, and 42 N pulling south.

a) Draw a diagram showing these forces.

b) Calculate the resultant and equilibriant of these forces.

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