Question
Two forces of 5kg wt and 10kg wt are acting at an inclination of 120
o
between them.
Find the magnitude and direction of resultant force.
o
between them.
Find the magnitude and direction of resultant force.
Answers
Steve
Since you don't specify either force's direction,
let the 5N force act in the x direction. Its vector value is then (5,0)
The other force is then (-5,5ā3)
Add them together to get (0,5ā3)
That's 5ā3 at right angle to the N force.
let the 5N force act in the x direction. Its vector value is then (5,0)
The other force is then (-5,5ā3)
Add them together to get (0,5ā3)
That's 5ā3 at right angle to the N force.