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Three vectors are shown in Fig. 3-41 (A = 66.0, O = 52.0 degrees). Their magnitudes are given in arbitrary units. Determine the sum of the three vectors.

(a) Give the resultant in terms of components.
Rx = ?
Ry = ?

(b) What is the magnitude of the resultant?

What is the resultant's angle above the positive x axis?

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