Calculating Net Force on a Tilted Object: A Vector Analysis

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Homework Statement



Three forces are exerted on an object placed on a tilted floor in the figure (Intro 1 figure) . The forces are measured in Newtons. (Figure attached below)

a) Assuming that forces are vectors, what is the component of the net force parallel to the floor?

B)What is the component of Fnet perpendicular to the floor?

c) What is the magnitude of Fnet

d)What is the direction of Fnet


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