Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Vectors - Questions - Page 56: 2a

Answer

The sign of the x and y coordinates respectively of d1+d2 are (-,+)

Work Step by Step

There is a force acting towards the 4th quadrant, and a greater force acting towards the 1st quadrant. The resultant force is in the 2nd quadrant, which has xy coordinate signs of (-,+). The end of d2 is essentially where d1+d2 is located.
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