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four forces act on an object, given by A=32.3 N, east B=50.3 N north, c = 82,7 n west, and d=72.7 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 degree counterclockwise from the +x-axis.)
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