A force of 3.8N directed along the positive x-axis combines with a second force directed along the positive y-axis to produce a total force vector of magnitude 6.1N. What is the magnitude of the second vector?

A. 2.7N
B. 9.5N
C. 23.5N
D. 4.8N
E. Not enough information is given.


D. 4.8N

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