Math Problem Statement

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Determine the resultant forces for the given force systems shown in the image.

Solution

Let's analyze the diagram provided in the image.

Problem (Translated from the Image)

In the diagram, two different force systems are shown:

  1. Figure (1):
    Three forces, each with a magnitude of 5N5 \, \text{N}, are acting at angles of 120120^\circ relative to each other. One additional downward force of 5N5 \, \text{N} is present.

  2. Figure (2):
    Two forces of 10N10 \, \text{N} act at angles of 135135^\circ from a vertical reference line. There is also one vertical downward force of 102N10\sqrt{2} \, \text{N}.

Solution Steps:

We need to calculate the resultant force for both cases.


Figure (1):

  1. Analysis of the 3 Forces:
    Forces of equal magnitude (5N5 \, \text{N}) at 120120^\circ cancel each other out in terms of resultant. Their net force is zero because they are symmetric.
    Mathematically: Fnet,3-forces=0N.\vec{F}_{\text{net,3-forces}} = 0 \, \text{N}.

  2. Incorporating the Downward Force:
    Only the downward 5N5 \, \text{N} force remains. Hence: Resultant Force for Figure (1)=5N.\text{Resultant Force for Figure (1)} = 5 \, \text{N}.


Figure (2):

  1. Resolving the Two Forces at 135135^\circ:
    Each force of 10N10 \, \text{N} has components:

    • Horizontal Component (xx-axis):
      Fx=10cos(135)=10(22)=52.F_x = 10 \cos(135^\circ) = 10 \cdot (-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}) = -5\sqrt{2}.
    • Vertical Component (yy-axis):
      Fy=10sin(135)=10(22)=52.F_y = 10 \sin(135^\circ) = 10 \cdot (\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}) = 5\sqrt{2}.

    Since there are two forces at 135135^\circ, their components are:

    • Total Fx=2(52)=102F_x = 2 \cdot (-5\sqrt{2}) = -10\sqrt{2}.
    • Total Fy=2(52)=102F_y = 2 \cdot (5\sqrt{2}) = 10\sqrt{2}.
  2. Adding the Downward Force 10210\sqrt{2}:
    The downward force adds to the yy-component, so: Fy(total)=102+102=202.F_y (\text{total}) = 10\sqrt{2} + 10\sqrt{2} = 20\sqrt{2}.

  3. Resultant Force:
    Combine FxF_x and FyF_y to find the magnitude: Fresultant=Fx2+Fy2.F_{\text{resultant}} = \sqrt{F_x^2 + F_y^2}. Substitute Fx=102F_x = -10\sqrt{2} and Fy=202F_y = 20\sqrt{2}: Fresultant=(102)2+(202)2=200+800=1000=1010.F_{\text{resultant}} = \sqrt{(-10\sqrt{2})^2 + (20\sqrt{2})^2} = \sqrt{200 + 800} = \sqrt{1000} = 10\sqrt{10}.


Final Results:

  1. Figure (1): Fresultant=5NF_{\text{resultant}} = 5 \, \text{N}.
  2. Figure (2): Fresultant=1010NF_{\text{resultant}} = 10\sqrt{10} \, \text{N}.

Do you want me to break this down further or solve in another way? Here are some additional related questions for further exploration:

  1. How do we find the direction of the resultant force for Figure (2)?
  2. Can we simplify the calculations for symmetric force systems?
  3. What happens if the downward force in Figure (1) is removed?
  4. How can we visualize these forces using vector diagrams?
  5. 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