Four forces act on an object, given A = 34.3 N east, B = 48.3 north, C = 70.7 N west, and D = 92.7 N south. Assume east and north are directed along the + x-axis and + y-axis, respectively.) (a) What is the magnitude of the net force (in N) on the object. (b) What is the direction of the force? (Enter your answer in degrees counterclockwise from the +x-axis)

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Four forces act on an object, given A = 34.3 N east, B = 48.3 north, C = 70.7 N west, and D = 92.7 N south. Assume east and north are directed along the + x-axis and + y-axis, respectively.) 

(a) What is the magnitude of the net force (in N) on the object. 

(b) What is the direction of the force? (Enter your answer in degrees counterclockwise from the +x-axis)

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