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Two lifeguards pull on ropes attached to a raft. If they pull in teh same direction, the raft experiences a net external force of 357 N to the right. If they pull in opposite directions the raft experiences a net external force of 127N to the left.
A what is the magnitude of the larger of the two forces?
B what is the magnitude of the smaller of the two forces?
answer in units of N
I tried doing F1=F2 = 357 and F1-F2 = -127
and solved for F1 and F2
F1= 115
F2 = 242
however those answers were incorrect... please help
A what is the magnitude of the larger of the two forces?
B what is the magnitude of the smaller of the two forces?
answer in units of N
I tried doing F1=F2 = 357 and F1-F2 = -127
and solved for F1 and F2
F1= 115
F2 = 242
however those answers were incorrect... please help