Math Problem Statement
Solution
The problem you're dealing with seems to involve finding the angle required to make the resultant force act along the positive -axis, with a given magnitude of 3.8 kN. You already have the magnitude of as 1.92 kN from Part A. In Part B, you're attempting to determine the angle .
Approach:
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Force Components:
- acts horizontally along the -axis.
- acts at an angle to the horizontal (from the figure).
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Resultant Force along the -axis: The resultant force is the vector sum of and , and it's required to lie along the positive -axis with a magnitude of 3.8 kN.
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Resolve the Forces:
- Decompose both forces into their components along the -axis and -axis:
- is purely horizontal: .
- will have both - and -components depending on :
- Decompose both forces into their components along the -axis and -axis:
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Resultant Force: Since the resultant force is along the -axis, its components along the - and -axes should satisfy the following:
- The total force in the -direction equals the component along -axis:
- The total force in the -direction should equal the component along -axis:
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Solve for : Using these two conditions, solve for . If you attempt the equation for the resultant components and solve algebraically, you'll arrive at the required angle.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Vector Resolution
Trigonometry
Force Components
Formulas
F_{Bx} = F_B cos(θ)
F_{By} = F_B sin(θ)
Resultant force magnitude: R = sqrt((F_A + F_{Bx})^2 + F_{By}^2)
Theorems
Pythagorean Theorem
Trigonometric Identities
Suitable Grade Level
University Level (Engineering Physics/Mechanics)
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