A boat experiences three co-linear horizontal forces:

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Problem

A boat experiences three co-linear horizontal forces: (i) engine thrust

1000\,\text{N}

forward, (ii) water resistance

600\,\text{N}

backward, and (iii) wind force

300\,\text{N}

backward. Determine the direction of the net force on the boat and hence state the direction of its acceleration.