A 2 000-kg sailboat experiences an eastward force of 4 500 N by the ocean tide and a wind force against its sails with magnitude of 1 500 N directed toward the northwest (45° N of W). What is the direction of the resultant acceleration?
a. 27° N of W
b. 58° N of W
c. 27° N of E
d. 17° N of W
e. 17° N of E
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