Forces of 23 N and 41 N act at a point and are inclined at 90° to each other. Find, by drawing, the resultant force and its direction relative to the 41 N force.
the resultant has length r and direction θ where
r^2 = 23^2 + 41^2
tanθ = 23/41
r^2 = 23^2 + 41^2
tanθ = 23/41