Two forces P and Q whose resultant is 10Newton are at right angles to each other. If P makes 30 degrees with resultant.Show me the workings of the magnitude of Q in Newton and the diagram of the vectors.

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Two forces P and Q whose resultant is 10Newton are at right angles to each other. If P makes 30 degrees with  resultant.Show me the workings of the magnitude of Q in Newton and the diagram of the vectors.

Henry · Answer

P = 10*Cos30 = 8.66 N. Q = 10*Cos(90-30) = 5 N.

Marybeth · Answer

50N

Anonymous · Answer

Two forces Aand B whose resultant is 12Newton are at right angles triangle to each other. If P makes 90 degrees with resultant.Show me the workings of the magnitude of Q in Newton and the diagram of the vectors.