Two people are pulling a heavy 95 kg box across the floor as shown in the figure. Person A is pulling in the x-direction only with a force of 20 N. Person B is pulling at an angle e = 40° above the x-direction, also with a force of 20 N. What is the total pulling force on the box in the x-direction?

Two people are pulling a heavy 95 kg box across the floor as shown in the figure. Person A is pulling in the x-direction only with a force of 20 N. Person B is pulling at an angle e = 40° above the x-direction, also with a force of 20 N. What is the total pulling force on the box in the x-direction?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers

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Chapter3: Vectors

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