Question: Two ropes apply a force to a boat. The first is 1,000 N in the positive x direction, and the second is 300 N

Two ropes apply a force to a boat. The first is 1,000 

Two ropes apply a force to a boat. The first is 1,000 N in the positive x direction, and the second is 300 N in the positive y direction. At what angle must a third rope tension be applied in order to keep the boat at rest?

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