A force of $5.0\text{ N}$ pushes a ball due north and another force of $3.0\text{ N}$ pushes it due east. What is the magnitude of the net force acting on the ball? Options A $2.8\text{ N}$ B $4.0\text{ N}$ C $5.8\text{ N}$ D $8.0\text{ N}$

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A force of $5.0\text{ N}$ pushes a ball due north and another force of $3.0\text{ N}$ pushes it due east.

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What is the magnitude of the net force acting on the ball?

A $2.8\text{ N}$
B $4.0\text{ N}$
C $5.8\text{ N}$
D $8.0\text{ N}$

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