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6. Intro to Forces (Dynamics) - Part 2 of 2

6. Intro to Forces (Dynamics) - Part 2 of 2

6. Intro to Forces (Dynamics) / Forces in 2D / Problem 2

Two trucks are pulling a large storage container north, as shown in the figure below. The sum of the forces $\overrightarrow{F_1}$ and $\overrightarrow{F_2}$ that are exerted on the container by the horizontal steel cables in the north direction are also parallel to line "L". Note that $\overrightarrow{F_1}$ = 4400 N. Calculate $\overrightarrow{F_2}$ and the magnitude of $\overrightarrow{F_1}$ + $\overrightarrow{F_2}$ .

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

$\overrightarrow{F_2}$ exerts 6330 N, magnitude of total force is 8538 N

B

$\overrightarrow{F_2}$ exerts 5420 N, magnitude of total force is 8538 N

C

$\overrightarrow{F_2}$ exerts 6330 N, magnitude of total force is 8358 N

D

$\overrightarrow{F_2}$ exerts 8358 N, magnitude of total force is 6330 N

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