To solve this problem, we need to find the angle $\theta$ at which the force $Q = 621.2\ \text{N}$ must be applied such that the resultant of forces $P = 586.1\ \text{N}$ and $Q$ is $R = 1000\ \text{N}$.

We will use vector addition to find the resultant force $R$ and then determine the angle $\theta$.

Step 1: Break the forces into components

Let $P$ be along the horizontal direction (say, the $x$-axis). The force $Q$ is at an angle $\theta$ to the horizontal, so it has both $x$- and $y$-components.

• The components of $P$ are: $P_x = P = 586.1\ \text{N}, \quad P_y = 0$

• The components of $Q$ are: $Q_x = Q \cos \theta, \quad Q_y = Q \sin \theta$

Step 2: Find the components of the resultant force $R$

The components of the resultant force $R$ will be the sum of the components of $P$ and $Q$:

• In the $x$-direction: $R_x = P_x + Q_x = 586.1 + 621.2 \cos \theta$
• In the $y$-direction: $R_y = P_y + Q_y = 621.2 \sin \theta$

Step 3: Use the Pythagorean theorem for the magnitude of $R$

The magnitude of the resultant force $R$ is given by: $R = \sqrt{R_x^2 + R_y^2}$

Substitute $R_x$ and $R_y$ into this equation: $1000 = \sqrt{(586.1 + 621.2 \cos \theta)^2 + (621.2 \sin \theta)^2}$

Step 4: Solve for $\theta$

To solve for $\theta$, square both sides of the equation: $1000^2 = (586.1 + 621.2 \cos \theta)^2 + (621.2 \sin \theta)^2$ $1000000 = (586.1 + 621.2 \cos \theta)^2 + (621.2 \sin \theta)^2$

Now expand and solve this equation numerically to find the value of $\theta$.

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Related Questions:

1. What is vector addition and how is it applied to forces?
2. How do you find the resultant of two forces acting at an angle?
3. What is the significance of resolving a force into its components?
4. How does the angle of force application affect the resultant force?
5. Can you use trigonometry to solve force-related problems in real life?

Tip:

When solving vector problems involving forces, always break each force into its components to simplify the calculations!