What is the Resultant Force of Multiple Vectors Acting on a Point?

[roxxyroxx]

Homework Statement

50N , 75N [N], 40N [W], and 55N [E] all act on a point. what is the resultant force?

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The Attempt at a Solution

I tried making w and s negative and n and e positive but that gave me 40N and the answer should be 29N, 59\circ N of E . help please??

 

[Nabeshin]

Hello,

I'm not sure how you got 40N [North?] but you have to perform vector addition. Basically, think of the vectors in terms of x and y components, with, like you said, S and W being negative, and you'll get an answer with both x and y components, so you have to figure out the angle it makes.

 

[roxxyroxx]

thank you ^^