Two Forces Act on a 16-Kg Object

question 8

Multiple Choice

Two forces act on a 16-kg object. The first force has a magnitude of 68 N and is directed 24° north of east. The second force is 32 N, 48° north of west. What is the acceleration of the object resulting from the application of these two forces to the object?

• A)1.6 m/s², 5.5° north of east
• B)1.9 m/s², 18° north of west
• C)2.4 m/s², 34° north of east
• D)3.6 m/s², 5.5° north of west
• E)4.1 m/s², 52° north of east

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