Determine the magnitude and direction, respectively; of the net force acting on an electric fan with a 8.5 N  acting north and a 12.0 N acting east.   Select one: a. 54.69 0, 14.71 N b. 35.31 0, 14.71 N,  c. 14.71 N, 54.69 0 d. 14.71 N, 35.31 0

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Determine the magnitude and direction, respectively; of the net force acting on an electric fan with a 8.5 N  acting north and a 12.0 N acting east.

 

Select one:
a. 54.69 0, 14.71 N
b. 35.31 0, 14.71 N, 
c. 14.71 N, 54.69 0
d. 14.71 N, 35.31 0
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