Three forces on a box in different directions what is the acceleration

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The discussion revolves around calculating the acceleration of a box subjected to three forces at different angles. The user attempts to resolve the forces into their components but receives feedback indicating that the calculations for the components of Forces A and B are incorrect. A suggestion is made to simplify the problem by aligning the coordinate system with one of the forces, which could make calculations easier. The user expresses confusion over this suggestion, insisting on following the method taught in their class. Ultimately, the correct approach to resolving the forces and calculating acceleration is emphasized, highlighting the importance of accurate component calculations.
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Homework Statement



Force A 250 degrees @ 200 N
Force B 150 degrees @ 300 N
Force C 50 degrees @ 400 N
mass = 40kg
mew = .14
what is acceleration

Homework Equations



Fa^2 = Fy net^2 x Fx net^2
Fn = Fg
Ff = Fn x mew
Fnet = Fa - Ff
F= ma


The Attempt at a Solution



Fax=Cos 20 (200) = -187.93
Fay = Sin 20 (200) = -68.40

Fbx = Sin 30 (300) = 150
Fby = Cos 30 (300) = -259.81

Fcx = Cos 50 (400) = 257.11
Fcy = Sin 50 (400) = 306.42

Fx net = 219.18 N
Fynet = -21.79 N

Fa^2 = Fxnet^2 + Fynet^2
Fa^2 = 219.18^2 + -21.79^2
Fa^2 = 48039.87 + -474.80
Fa^2 = 47565.07
Fa = 218.09 N

Fn = 9.81 m/s^2 x 40Kg = 392.40N

Ff = Fn (mew) = 392.40N (.14) = 54.94 N

Fnet = Fa - Ff = 218.09 - 54.94 = 163.15 N
a = F/m = 163.15/40 = 4.08 m/s

I'm just not sure I've done this correct
 
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The components of Fa and Fb are not computed correctly. BTW, you could make your life easier by choosing x to coincide with one of the forces, say Fc, then Fcx = 400 N and Fcy = 0, and the angles of the other forces are relative to Fc, i.e., 200 and 100.
 
Sorry voko I don't follow. I drew my x,y graph and entered the force vectors. I then used the angles relative to the x axis, (as the text says) hence F ax = Cos 20 and F bx = Sin 30. I'm not sure about your meaning to "choose x to coincide with one of the forces." I'm in grade 11 and this is what we were taught to do.
 
No problem, you can ignore this part. But the components of Fa and Fb are still not computed properly. For example, Fax = Fa cos 250 = -68.4 N.
 
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