Two horizontal forces, 225 N and 165 N. are exerted on a canoe. If these forces are applied in the same direction, what is the net horizontal force on the canoe?

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Pris
Dec 21, 2016

390 N in the direction that both forces are acting in

Explanation:

For forces in the same direction, you can simply add the magnitude 2 force vectors to find the magnitude of the net force. For direction, use the original direction both forces are acting in

225 +165 = 390 N

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