Answer:
Net force = 509.90 N
Explanation:
Given that,
Force exerted by wind is 500 N South on a sailboat.
The force exerted by water is 100 N on the sailboat.
Two forces are acting at an angle of 90 degrees. We can find the net force acting on the sailboat. Let it is F.
[tex]F=\sqrt{500^2+100^2} \\\\=509.90\ N[/tex]
So, the net force on the sailboat is 509.90 N.
