Here, F1 = 8 N and F2 = 6 N
The magnitude of the resultant force acting on the body is given by
F = √{(F1)2 + (F2)2}
= √{(8)2 + (6)2} = 10 N
Therefore, a = F/M
= 10/5 = 2 ms-2
If F makes angle θ with the direction F1, then
cosθ = F1/F = 8/1 = 0.8
⇒ θ = cos-1 (0.8) = 36.87°