How Do You Calculate the Net Force and Angle in Vector Addition?

[dance_sg]

1. Two soccer players kick a ball at the same time. One player exerts a force of 58 N west and the other student exerts a force of 75 N south. What is the net force on the ball?



2. V= Vf-Vi, trig formulas



3. i drew this question out and it made a right triangle, so i solved for the hypoteneuse which was 95 [N]. however, i don't know how to figure out the angle. This question is multiple choice, so it's either S 52^o W or 38^o

 

[turin]

When you say "trig formulas", be more specific. That's a hint, BTW.

 

[pesto]

Good hint turin. dance_sg you're on the right track thinking of trigonometrey to find the sides...whaddya know about angles?