Question

A 4.12 kg mass undergoes an acceleration along both the x and y directions. Ax = -2.60 m/s2 and Ay = 3.50 m/s2. Find the magnitude of the resultant force. Answer in units of N.

Answer 1

F=ma
find fx, fy

then add them as vectors...

F=sqrt(fx^2+fy^2)