A sledge is being pulled by two horses on a flat terrain. The netforce on the sledge can be expressed in the Cartesian coordinate system as vector F = (-2980.0i + 8200.0j) N where i and j denote directions to the east and north, respectively. Find the magnitude and direction of the pull. A 8724.7 N, 70° north of west. B) 8724.7 N, 70° South of East © 7824.7 N, 70° South of East D 7824.7 N, 70° East of North

A sledge is being pulled by two horses on a flat terrain. The netforce on the sledge can be expressed in the Cartesian coordinate system as vector F = (-2980.0i + 8200.0j) N where i and j denote directions to the east and north, respectively. Find the magnitude and direction of the pull. A 8724.7 N, 70° north of west. B) 8724.7 N, 70° South of East © 7824.7 N, 70° South of East D 7824.7 N, 70° East of North

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

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Chapter1: Introduction And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 50P: Consider the three displacement vectors A=(3i3j)m, B=(i4j)m, and C=(2i+5j)m. Use the component...

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