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In an attempt to pull a tree stump out of the ground, a pair of tractors are attached to to stump with ropes. The ground around the stump is muddy, so the force the tractors can exert is somewhat limited. The angle between the ropes is 62.0 ∘.
Tractor 1 exerts a force of 850 N and Tractor two exerts a force of 640 N .
Part A
Find the magnitude of the Resultant (Total) force.
As for most vector problems, you'll want to set up a coordinate system to describe the vector components. Part B of this problem might help you decide on how to arrange the coordinates.
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
Part B
Find the angle the Resultant (Total) force makes with tractor 1's rope.