Two concurrent forces act on a particle: due east and making an angle of north of east

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

Two concurrent forces act on a particle: 60 N60\,\text{N} due east and 80 N80\,\text{N} making an angle of 60∘60^{\circ} north of east. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant force.

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