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    Oct 19, 2012, 06:43 AM
    Physics: vectors & scalars
    Four force of magnitude 10N, 5N, 4N and 5N act on an object in the directions north, west, east and south respectively. Find the magnitude and direction of their resultant
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    Oct 19, 2012, 07:13 AM
    Use vector addition to sum up these four force vectors. Show us your attempt on doing this, and we'll help if you get stuck.

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