Two small forces, F ⃗ 1 = −2.40i ^ − 6.10tj ^ N and F ⃗ 2 = 8.50i ^ − 9.70j ^ N, are exerted on a rogue asteroid by a pair of space tractors. (a) Find the net force. (b) What are the magnitude and direction of the net force? (c) If the mass of the asteroid is 125 kg, what acceleration does it experience (in vector form)? (d) What are the magnitude and direction of the acceleration?

Two small forces, F ⃗ 1 = −2.40i ^ − 6.10tj ^ N and F ⃗ 2 = 8.50i ^ − 9.70j ^ N, are exerted on a rogue asteroid by a pair of space tractors. (a) Find the net force. (b) What are the magnitude and direction of the net force? (c) If the mass of the asteroid is 125 kg, what acceleration does it experience (in vector form)? (d) What are the magnitude and direction of the acceleration?

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Chapter7: Rotational Motion And The Law Of Gravity

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