Solve as indicated. a. Given: d. Solution: b. What is asked:  c. Formula to be used: e. Final answer: Two forces Fi = 8.0 N. 60° northwest and F₂= 12.0 N, southwest are applied to a particle at the origin. What third force is needed so that the particle will not be displaced from the origin.

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 Solve as indicated.

a. Given:

d. Solution:

b. What is asked: 

c. Formula to be used:

e. Final answer:

Two forces Fi = 8.0 N. 60° northwest and F₂= 12.0 N, southwest are applied to a particle at the origin. What third force is needed so that the particle will not be displaced from the origin.

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