Three 50-Kg Masses Are Located at Points in the Xy Plane

question 9

Multiple Choice

Three 5.0-kg masses are located at points in the xy plane as shown in the figure.
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Use this exhibit to answer the following question(s) .
-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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