Finding resultant force/vector help?

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The discussion revolves around the challenge of calculating resultant forces and vectors in physics. The user, identified as confusedgirl, has a basic understanding of force calculations but struggles with vector representation. Participants emphasize the need for clearer communication of the problem, suggesting that a detailed description or typed-out question would facilitate better assistance. The conversation highlights the importance of visual clarity in physics-related queries.

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Hopefully this attachment works...I know how to find the forces, I just need to figure out how to do the vectors. Not quite sure what else to say, but...help please?
 

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Welcome to PF!

Hi confusedgirl ! Welcome to PF! :smile:

Sorry, your picture is very difficult to understand :confused: …

it seems to have an electric charge in it, but I can't work out the rest.

Can you please type out the question, and your answer so far? :smile:
 

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