Calculate Resultant Force and Angle of Object at Origin

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To calculate the resultant force acting on the object at the origin, the forces must be combined by their respective components. The net force in the x-direction is calculated as -18 N + 10 N = -8 N, and in the y-direction as -8 N + 15 N = 7 N. The resultant force can then be found using the Pythagorean theorem, resulting in a magnitude of approximately 10.63 N. The angle of the resultant force can be determined using the arctangent function, yielding an angle of about 143.13 degrees from the positive x-axis. Understanding vector components is crucial for accurately determining both the resultant force and its direction.
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Homework Statement


An object is at the origin. They're four perpendicular forces acting upon it. In the negative x axis, 18 N. positive x axis, 10 N. negative y axis, 8 N. and positive y-axis 15 N. calculate the resultant force. What angle is it at?


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F=Ma?


The Attempt at a Solution


Not really sure how to get the resultant force. Do you just add 8+10-15-18? (since 15 and 18 are negative)? For the angle, would it be 90 degrees?
 
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You add vectors/forces by adding their x components and their y components together.
 
So would it just be 8+10-15-18 since they are at 90? They wouldn't have any x and y components since they are not at an angle. Also what would the resultant angle be?
 
If a force of 10N is directed upwards on the y-axis it as a y compnent of 10N and an x component of 0N. Similarily if a force is directed to the right on the x-axis it has a y component of 0N and an x component of 10N.
 

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