A force F acts at the origin in a direction 20 above the positive x- axis. A second force Facts at the origin in a direction of the positive y axis. The resultant force magnitude is 15 units and makes an angle of 65° with the x-axis. Calculate the two forces magnitudes.

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Admon Dr. Jehan QI/ A force F acts at the origin in a direction 20 above the positive x- axis. A second force Facts at the origin in a direction of the positive y axis. The resultant force magnitude is 15 units and makes an angle of 65° with the x-axis. Calculate the two forces magnitudes.
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