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Is My Homework Answer Right?: Solving Fx, Fy, & FR
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The discussion centers on the calculation of resultant forces Fx, Fy, and FR in a physics homework problem. The calculated values are Fx = -703N and Fy = 707.8N, leading to a resultant force FR of 997N. However, the provided answer states FR = 867N, indicating a potential discrepancy. The key insight is that the homework only requests the resultant force from F1 and F2, which may explain the difference in results.
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