B) the current will decrease
The magnitude of the resultant force on the balloon is 374.13 N.
The given forces from the image;
- <em>Upward force = 514 N</em>
- <em>Downward force = 267 N</em>
- <em>Eastward force = 678 N</em>
- <em>Westward force = 397 N</em>
The net vertical force on the balloon is calculated as follows;

The net horizontal force on the balloon is calculated as follows;

The magnitude of the resultant force on the balloon is calculated as follows;

Thus, the magnitude of the resultant force on the balloon is 374.13 N.
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