A force of magnitude 5 N acts on an object. A second force of magnitude 7 N acts at 50° to the other force (when lined up tail to tail). What is the magnitude of the resultant of these two forces? Hint: create a tip to tail sketch to help you visualize this and where the angles should go! 8.60 N 11.60 N 10.91 N 12.00 N

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A force of magnitude 5 N acts on an object. A second force of magnitude 7 N acts at
50° to the other force (when lined up tail to tail). What is the magnitude of the
resultant of these two forces? Hint: create a tip to tail sketch to help you visualize
this and where the angles should go!
8.60 N
11.60 N
10.91 N
12.00 N
Transcribed Image Text:A force of magnitude 5 N acts on an object. A second force of magnitude 7 N acts at 50° to the other force (when lined up tail to tail). What is the magnitude of the resultant of these two forces? Hint: create a tip to tail sketch to help you visualize this and where the angles should go! 8.60 N 11.60 N 10.91 N 12.00 N
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