2.1 If θ = 60 and F = 450 N, determine the magnitude of the resultant force and its direction, measured counterclockwise from the positive x axis.
SOLUTION
Diagram Benda Bebas (DBB)
Solution
The parallelogram law of addition and the triangular rule are shown in Figs. a and b, respectively.
Ans:
FR = 497 N
θ = 155
2–2. If the magnitude of the resultant force is to be 500 N, directed along the positive y axis, determine the magnitude of force F and its direction θ.
SOLUTION
Diagram Benda Bebas (DBB)
Solution
The parallelogram law of addition and the triangular rule are shown in Figs. a and b, respectively.
Ans:
FR = 960 N
θ = 45.2
FR = 960 N
θ = 45.2
