Calculating acceleration in X and y direction

[overmyhead1]

Homework Statement

What will the Acceleration be in the x-direction and the y-direction if there is a 35.3 N force pulling on a 3.8kg object at a 23.8 Degree angle to the horizontal?

Homework Equations

Fnet=ma
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The Attempt at a Solution

I tried to do simply put f=ma and do 35.3=3.8kg * A.
but that gave me the wrong answer. What did I do wrong?

 

[kinof]

First, remember that Fnet is a vector, so you have to consider both the horizontal and vertical components that make up the net force, and the 22.8 degree angle you have is going to affect the magnitude of your components. Hopefully this helps, and don't forget to make an FBD.