A body of mass is pulled eastward by a force of and simultaneously northward by a force of

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Problem

A body of mass

2\,\text{kg}

is pulled eastward by a force of

8\,\text{N}

and simultaneously northward by a force of

6\,\text{N}

. What is the magnitude of the resultant acceleration of the body? (a)

7\,\text{m/s}^2

(b)

2.5\,\text{m/s}^2

(c)

5\,\text{m/s}^2

(d)

4\,\text{m/s}^2