Two forces of magnitude 70 newtons (N) and 20 N act on an object at angles of 30° and -45° with the positive x-axis as shown in the figure. Find the direction and magnitude of the resultant force, that is, find F₁+F₂. 30° 45° ||F₁|| = 70 N |F₂=20 N F₁+F₂=i+i (Simplify your answer, including any radicals. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.)

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Two forces of magnitude 70 newtons (N) and 20 N act on
an object at angles of 30° and -45° with the positive
x-axis as shown in the figure. Find the direction and
magnitude of the resultant force, that is, find F₁+F₂.
30°
45°
F₂=2
= 20 N
F₁=7
= 70 N
F₁+F₂=i+i
(Simplify your answer, including any radicals. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.)
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Transcribed Image Text:← Two forces of magnitude 70 newtons (N) and 20 N act on an object at angles of 30° and -45° with the positive x-axis as shown in the figure. Find the direction and magnitude of the resultant force, that is, find F₁+F₂. 30° 45° F₂=2 = 20 N F₁=7 = 70 N F₁+F₂=i+i (Simplify your answer, including any radicals. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.) o
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