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Two forces have magnitudes F1 and F2. If these forces are added together, which of the following statements about the net force is correct? A: The net force must have a magnitude equal to F1 + F2. B: The net force can have a magnitude less than F1 + F2. C: The net force can have a magnitude greater than F1 + F2. D: The net force has a magnitude greater than F1.
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