Math Problem Statement

G) f1-40/f2-20/ f3-60/f4-30

G) f1-40/f2-20/ f3-60/f4-30

Solution

This diagram shows a vector problem involving forces F1F_1, F2F_2, F3F_3, and F4F_4, each applied at specific angles. The force magnitudes are:

  • F1=40NF_1 = 40 \, \text{N} at an angle of 3030^\circ above the negative xx-axis.
  • F2=20NF_2 = 20 \, \text{N} along the negative yy-axis.
  • F3=60NF_3 = 60 \, \text{N} along the negative xx-axis.
  • F4=30NF_4 = 30 \, \text{N} along the positive xx-axis.

To find the resultant force, we need to decompose the forces into their horizontal (xx) and vertical (yy) components:

  1. Force F1F_1:

    • F1F_1 makes an angle of 3030^\circ with the negative xx-axis.
    • F1x=F1cos(30)=40×cos(30)F_{1x} = F_1 \cos(30^\circ) = 40 \times \cos(30^\circ)
    • F1y=F1sin(30)=40×sin(30)F_{1y} = F_1 \sin(30^\circ) = 40 \times \sin(30^\circ)
  2. Force F2F_2:

    • It acts directly along the negative yy-axis.
    • F2x=0F_{2x} = 0
    • F2y=20NF_{2y} = -20 \, \text{N}
  3. Force F3F_3:

    • It acts along the negative xx-axis.
    • F3x=60NF_{3x} = -60 \, \text{N}
    • F3y=0F_{3y} = 0
  4. Force F4F_4:

    • It acts along the positive xx-axis.
    • F4x=30NF_{4x} = 30 \, \text{N}
    • F4y=0F_{4y} = 0

Now, summing the components:

  • Net horizontal component FxF_{x}: Fx=F1x+F2x+F3x+F4xF_{x} = F_{1x} + F_{2x} + F_{3x} + F_{4x}

  • Net vertical component FyF_{y}: Fy=F1y+F2y+F3y+F4yF_{y} = F_{1y} + F_{2y} + F_{3y} + F_{4y}

Resultant Force:

FR=Fx2+Fy2F_{R} = \sqrt{F_x^2 + F_y^2} and the angle θ\theta of the resultant force with respect to the positive xx-axis is: θ=tan1(FyFx)\theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{F_y}{F_x}\right)

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Decomposition
Resultant Force
Trigonometry
Force Components

Formulas

F_x = F_1 \cos(\theta_1) + F_2 \cos(\theta_2) + F_3 \cos(\theta_3) + F_4 \cos(\theta_4)
F_y = F_1 \sin(\theta_1) + F_2 \sin(\theta_2) + F_3 \sin(\theta_3) + F_4 \sin(\theta_4)
Resultant Force: F_R = \sqrt{F_x^2 + F_y^2}
Angle: \theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{F_y}{F_x}\right)

Theorems

Pythagoras Theorem
Trigonometric Identities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12