To find [tex]F_{net}[/tex] we need to use vector addition and use the x and y components. First we subtract vector 2 from vector 5 which results in a vector with a length of 3 pointing directly east, then we use the distance formula to find the length of the net force [tex]F_{net} = \sqrt{(3)^2+(4)^2} \\[/tex] which gives [tex]F_{net} = 5[/tex]. We now have a magnitude but we also need a direction, since vector 4 and vector 5 are perpendicular. Using [tex]\theta = \tan^{-1} (\frac{4}{3})[/tex] where tan^-1(y/x) we get an angle of 53 degrees. The resultant force vector is 5 distance with an angle of 53 degrees north east.
