A force has components and

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Problem

A force has components

F_x = -6\,\text{N}

and

F_y = 8\,\text{N}

. Determine the direction of the force with respect to the positive x-axis (measured counter-clockwise, to the nearest degree). (a)

53^{\circ}

(b)

233^{\circ}

(c)

127^{\circ}

(d)

143^{\circ}