Two forces of (towards west) and (towards north) act simultaneously on a particle

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

Problem

Two forces of

20\,\text{N}

(towards west) and

15\,\text{N}

(towards north) act simultaneously on a particle. Determine the magnitude and compass direction of a third force that will keep the particle in equilibrium.

Related theory

Vector Addition & Component Resolution
Addition of vectors
Vector addition (analytical method)
Motion in a Plane
Scalars and vectors

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