Exhibit 13-1 Three 5.0-Kg Masses Are Located at Points in the Xy

question 14

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 13-1
Three 5.0-kg masses are located at points in the xy plane as shown in the figure. Use this exhibit to answer the following question(s) .
-Refer to Exhibit 13-1. What is the magnitude of the resultant force (caused by the other two masses) on the mass at x = 0.40 m, y = 0?

• A) 2.2 × 10−⁸ N
• B) 1.9 × 10−⁸ N
• C) 1.4 × 10−⁸ N
• D) 1.6 × 10−⁸ N
• E) 2.5 × 10−⁸ N

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