What Determines the Net Force Acting on a Point?

[godfather183]

Hello guys,

I just need help understanding this question for my introductory physics class...my friend gave me the answer but I am not really sure i trust him or believe in his logic he used to figure it out...please help i attached the drawing so yall can see it!

all it states is: what is the net force acting on the point...with the following answers

a. north with a force greater than 40N
b. south with a force greater than 40 N
c.north with a force less than 40 N
d. south with a force less than 40N

thank you so much~

 

[w3390]

your attachment is not working

 

[godfather183]

I think it's still pending approval...so if u can come back later and look at it..I would really appreciate it :)

 

[Kurdt]

What do you think so far. This is basically all to do with resolving components of forces. Have you come across that before?

 

[godfather183]

Well at first i was planning to add the the vectors to get the resultant force but i noticed it was at a 90 degree angle and didnt know if i was allowed to...but i know for sure the force will be north but as far as less or more I am still a little stumped...