Man A and Man B are trying to pull Man C out of a hole). Man A is pulling with a force of 18 lb and Man B is pulling with a force of 60 lb. The angle between Man A and Man B is 125° .   Since I want to know the exact direction, you need to know that the hole faces southwest at 5° west of true South.   You will need to draw a diagram to help you solve this problem.   A correct solution shows all the steps necessary to prove the final answer.   a. What direction will Man C go once he is pulled free from the hole? [Vector] b. Find the force of Man C's trajectory. c. Find the direction of Man C's trajectory relative to the ground (i.e. bearing).

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 Man A and Man B are trying to pull Man C out of a hole). Man A is pulling with a force of 18 lb and Man B is pulling with a force of 60 lb. The angle between Man A and Man B is 125° .

 

Since I want to know the exact direction, you need to know that the hole faces southwest at 5°

west of true South.

 

You will need to draw a diagram to help you solve this problem.

 

A correct solution shows all the steps necessary to prove the final answer.

 

a. What direction will Man C go once he is pulled free from the hole? [Vector]

b. Find the force of Man C's trajectory.

c. Find the direction of Man C's trajectory relative to the ground (i.e. bearing).

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