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Hi there. This problem is very basic but I really cannot figure out how to solve it. I'm missing something but I have no clue what it is.
Three forces act on a moving object. One force has a magnitude of 80.0 N and is directed due north. Another has a magnitude of 60.0 N and is directed due west. What must be the magnitude and direction of the third force, such that the object continues to move with a constant velocity?
Force X Y
F1 F1Cos90 F1Sin90
F2 -F2Cos90 F2Sin90
W 0 -W=-mg
F1Cos90-F2Cos90+0=0 (Then divide by Cos90)
F1=F2=>F
FSin90+FSin90=mg
2FSin90=mg
F=mg/2(Sin90)
F=mg/2(1)
F=mg/2
I would be very thankful if someone could please tell me what I'm doing wrong and what I should be doing so that I may learn from this question.
Homework Statement
Three forces act on a moving object. One force has a magnitude of 80.0 N and is directed due north. Another has a magnitude of 60.0 N and is directed due west. What must be the magnitude and direction of the third force, such that the object continues to move with a constant velocity?
Homework Equations
Force X Y
F1 F1Cos90 F1Sin90
F2 -F2Cos90 F2Sin90
W 0 -W=-mg
The Attempt at a Solution
F1Cos90-F2Cos90+0=0 (Then divide by Cos90)
F1=F2=>F
FSin90+FSin90=mg
2FSin90=mg
F=mg/2(Sin90)
F=mg/2(1)
F=mg/2
I would be very thankful if someone could please tell me what I'm doing wrong and what I should be doing so that I may learn from this question.
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