Forces, Vectors, Angles, Magnitude, CONFUSED

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To find the magnitude of the resultant vector from the given vectors F1, F2, F3, and F4, start by converting each vector into its component form using their magnitudes and angles. Use the equations for vector addition, adding the x-components and y-components separately. After obtaining the total x and y components, calculate the magnitude of the resultant vector using the Pythagorean theorem. It is recommended to first combine two vectors to find an intermediate resultant before adding the remaining vectors. This systematic approach will lead to the correct magnitude of the resultant vector in Newtons.
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Homework Statement


Consider four vectors ~ F1, ~ F2, ~ F3, and ~ F4 with
magnitudes F1 = 59 N, F2 = 29 N, F3 = 11 N,
and F4 = 60 N, θ1 = 150 ◦, θ2 = −150 ◦,
θ3 = 23◦, and θ4 = −56◦, measured from the
positive x-axis with counterclockwise positive.
What is the magnitude of the resultant vec-
tor ~F = ~ F1 + ~ F2 + ~ F3 + ~ F4?
Answer in units of N.


Homework Equations


I know you have to create vectors and add them, but I don't know how with the given information.


The Attempt at a Solution


...none.
 
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you know parallelogram or triangle way of adding vectors,right?
Do it for 2 vectors first, finding their resultant, and use that and the next vector to get another resultant... continue and you will reach the answer.
 
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