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our forces act on an object, given by A = 48.3 N east,B = 42.3 N north,C = 64.7 N west, and D = 84.7 N south.(Assume east and north are directed along the +x-axis and +y-axis,respectively.)
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What is the magnitude of the net force (in N) on the object?
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What is the direction of the force? (Enter your answer in degrees counterclockwise from the +x-axis.)
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