The force exerted by the wind on the sails of a sailboat is 480 N north. The water exerts a force of 240 N east. If the boat (including its crew) has a mass of 340 kg, what are the magnitude and direction of its acceleration? (° north of east)

The force exerted by the wind on the sails of a sailboat is 480 N north. The water exerts a force of 240 N east. If the boat (including its crew) has a mass of 340 kg, what are the magnitude and direction of its acceleration? (° north of east)

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