Math Problem Statement

Determine the required magnitude of FB and the angle θ, given that the resultant force is required to act along the positive u-axis and have a magnitude of 3.8 kN.

Solution

The problem you're dealing with seems to involve finding the angle θ\theta required to make the resultant force act along the positive uu-axis, with a given magnitude of 3.8 kN. You already have the magnitude of FBF_B as 1.92 kN from Part A. In Part B, you're attempting to determine the angle θ\theta.

Approach:

  1. Force Components:

    • FA=3kNF_A = 3 \, \text{kN} acts horizontally along the xx-axis.
    • FB=1.92kNF_B = 1.92 \, \text{kN} acts at an angle θ\theta to the horizontal (from the figure).
  2. Resultant Force along the uu-axis: The resultant force is the vector sum of FAF_A and FBF_B, and it's required to lie along the positive uu-axis with a magnitude of 3.8 kN.

  3. Resolve the Forces:

    • Decompose both forces into their components along the xx-axis and yy-axis:
      • FAF_A is purely horizontal: FA=(3kN,0)F_A = (3 \, \text{kN}, 0).
      • FBF_B will have both xx- and yy-components depending on θ\theta: FBx=FBcos(θ)=1.92cos(θ)F_{Bx} = F_B \cos(\theta) = 1.92 \cos(\theta) FBy=FBsin(θ)=1.92sin(θ)F_{By} = F_B \sin(\theta) = 1.92 \sin(\theta)
  4. Resultant Force: Since the resultant force is along the uu-axis, its components along the xx- and yy-axes should satisfy the following:

    • The total force in the xx-direction equals the component along uu-axis: FA+FBx=3.8cos(30)F_{A} + F_{Bx} = 3.8 \cos(30^\circ)
    • The total force in the yy-direction should equal the component along uu-axis: FBy=3.8sin(30)F_{By} = 3.8 \sin(30^\circ)
  5. Solve for θ\theta: Using these two conditions, solve for θ\theta. 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)