Two people are trying to raise an object from a hole using two ropes, as shown in the diagram below. Person 1 exerts a force of 435 N and Person 2 exerts a force of 475 N. 435 N 475 N (55 35° What is the magnitude of the combined force applied by both people? 910 N 450 N 682 N 644 N

Two people are trying to raise an object from a hole using two ropes, as shown in the diagram below. Person 1 exerts a force of 435 N and Person 2 exerts a force of 475 N. 435 N 475 N (55 35° What is the magnitude of the combined force applied by both people? 910 N 450 N 682 N 644 N

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Two people are trying to raise an object from a hole using two ropes, as shown in the diagram below. Person 1 exerts a force of
435 N and Person 2 exerts a force of 475 N.
435 N
475 N
55
35°
What is the magnitude of the combined force applied by both people?
O 910 N
O 450 N
O 682 N
O 644 N

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