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Simple question: 20 kg block pushed from the east with 100 N, from the west with 20 N, and from south with 150 N. In what direction does the block travel.
net x = 100-20 = 80 towards west
net y = 150 towards north
tan (x) = 150/80
x = 61.9 degrees
For some reason, the book says the answer is "151.9 degrees measured counterclockwise from east" Can someone tell me what I did wrong please.
net x = 100-20 = 80 towards west
net y = 150 towards north
tan (x) = 150/80
x = 61.9 degrees
For some reason, the book says the answer is "151.9 degrees measured counterclockwise from east" Can someone tell me what I did wrong please.