Four forces act on an object, given by  A = 38.3 N east,  B = 30.3 N north,  C = 76.7 N west,  and  D = 66.7 N south.  (Assume east and north are directed along the +x-axis and +y-axis,respectively.) What is the magnitude of the net force (in N) on the object? What is the direction of the force? (Enter your answer in degrees counterclockwise from the +x-axis.)

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Four forces act on an object, given by 

A = 38.3 N east,

 B = 30.3 N north,

 C = 76.7 N west,

 and 

D = 66.7 N south.

 (Assume east and north are directed along the +x-axis and +y-axis,respectively.)

What is the magnitude of the net force (in N) on the object?

What is the direction of the force? (Enter your answer in degrees counterclockwise from the +x-axis.)

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