Math Problem Statement
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Solution
Let's analyze the diagram provided in the image.
Problem (Translated from the Image)
In the diagram, two different force systems are shown:
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Figure (1):
Three forces, each with a magnitude of , are acting at angles of relative to each other. One additional downward force of is present. -
Figure (2):
Two forces of act at angles of from a vertical reference line. There is also one vertical downward force of .
Solution Steps:
We need to calculate the resultant force for both cases.
Figure (1):
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Analysis of the 3 Forces:
Forces of equal magnitude () at cancel each other out in terms of resultant. Their net force is zero because they are symmetric.
Mathematically: -
Incorporating the Downward Force:
Only the downward force remains. Hence:
Figure (2):
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Resolving the Two Forces at :
Each force of has components:- Horizontal Component (-axis):
- Vertical Component (-axis):
Since there are two forces at , their components are:
- Total .
- Total .
- Horizontal Component (-axis):
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Adding the Downward Force :
The downward force adds to the -component, so: -
Resultant Force:
Combine and to find the magnitude: Substitute and :
Final Results:
- Figure (1): .
- Figure (2): .
Do you want me to break this down further or solve in another way? Here are some additional related questions for further exploration:
- How do we find the direction of the resultant force for Figure (2)?
- Can we simplify the calculations for symmetric force systems?
- What happens if the downward force in Figure (1) is removed?
- How can we visualize these forces using vector diagrams?
- How does changing the angles between forces affect the resultant?
Tip: When solving force problems, always start by resolving forces into components for easier calculations.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Vector Resolution
Resultant Force
Trigonometry
Formulas
Resultant force magnitude: F = √(Fx² + Fy²)
Force components: Fx = Fcosθ, Fy = Fsinθ
Theorems
Pythagorean Theorem
Trigonometric Ratios
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12