A force, F1 of magnitude 2.0N and directed due east is exerted on an object is F2=2.0N due north. What is the magnitude and direction of a third force, F3, which must be exerted on the object so that the resultant force is zero?

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Net force F12 is the vector sum of F1 and F2. Its magnitude is
F12 =sqrt(F1² + F2²) = 2√2 = 2.82 N.
It is directed along the diagonal of the square which sides are vectors F1 and F2. F3 has to be directed opposite to the F12 and has to be equaled to F12.
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