An object is being pushed by exactly two forces, yet it's velocity does not change! The first force has a magnitude of 34.2 N and a direction of 3.2 degrees counterclockwise from the positive x-axis. What is the magnitude and direction (counterclockwise from the positive x-axis) of the other force. Give your angle between +180 and -180 degrees.

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An object is being pushed by exactly two forces, yet it's velocity does not change! The first force has a magnitude of 34.2 N and a direction of 3.2 degrees counterclockwise from the positive x-axis. What is the magnitude and direction (counterclockwise from the positive x-axis) of the other force. Give your angle between +180 and -180 degrees.  

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