Calculating magnitude and orientation of a resutanr force?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the magnitude and orientation of a resultant force acting on a 10 kg mass subjected to three forces: F1 (10.5 N at 15° to the horizontal), F2 (55.0 N at 33° to the vertical), and F3 (23.9 N at 45° to the horizontal). To determine the resultant force, participants emphasize the necessity of vector addition principles. The conversation highlights the importance of breaking down each force into its components and using trigonometric functions to solve for the resultant vector.

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calculating magnitude and orientation of a resutanr force?

• A mass of 10 kg has 3 forces exerted against it, as shown in the diagram below. Given the information below, calculate the magnitude and orientation of the resultant force.
F1 has a magnitude of 10.5 N, with θ = 15° to the horizontal
F2 has a magnitude of 55.0 N, with θ = 33° to the vertical
F3 has a magnitude of 23.9 N, with θ = 45° to the horizontal??/
i just have no clue please help.

I do not wish for an answer just some guidence as where to start.
 
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Force is a vector, so you need to use the rules of vector addition to add the three force vectors.
 

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