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

question 34

Multiple Choice

Three 5.0-kg masses are located at points in the xy plane,as shown.What is the magnitude of the resultant force (caused by the other two masses) on the mass at x = 0,y = 0.30 m?

• A)2.6 × 10−⁸ N
• B)2.0 × 10−⁸ N
• C)2.9 × 10−⁸ N
• D)2.3 × 10−⁸ N
• E)2.1 × 10−⁸ N

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