Question: A rocket fires two engines simultaneously. One produces a thrust of 480 N directly forward, while the other gives a 513-N thrust at 32.4 o

A rocket fires two engines simultaneously. One produces a thrust of 480 N directly forward, while the other gives a 513-N thrust at 32.4o above the forward direction. Find the magnitude and direction (relative to the forward direction) of the resultant force that these engines exert on the rocket?

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