Answer:
-42.5 N
Explanation:
We are given that
[tex]F_1=73.3 N[/tex](right)
[tex]F_2=115.8 N[/tex](left)
[tex]F_3=606.7 N[/tex](upward)
[tex]F_4=247.6 N[/tex](downward)
We have to find the net external force in the x- direction.
Net external force along x- direction=[tex]F_x=F_1-F_2[/tex]
[tex]F_x=F_1-F_2=73.3-115.8=-42.5 N[/tex]
Net external force along y- direction=[tex]F_y=F_3-F_4[/tex]
[tex]F_y=F_3-F_4=606.7-247.6=359.1 N[/tex]
Hence, the net external force in the x- direction=-42.5 N