Math Problem Statement

Solve vector-related problems involving forces, equilibrium, and resultant forces from the given image.

Solution

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Problem 1:

Two forces F1F_1 and F2F_2 are given by: F1=(3i2j)N,F2=(ai+2aj)N,F_1 = (3i - 2j) \, \text{N}, \quad F_2 = (ai + 2aj) \, \text{N}, where aa is a positive constant.

(a) Find the angle between F1F_1 and ii.
(b) The resultant of F1F_1 and F2F_2 is RR. Given that RR is parallel to 13i+10j13i + 10j, find the value of aa.


Problem 2:

Three forces F1,F2,F_1, F_2, and F3F_3 act on a particle PP: F1=(7i)N,F2=(4i+bj)N,F3=(4ai+aj)N,F_1 = \left( -7i \right) \, \text{N}, \quad F_2 = \left( 4i + bj \right) \, \text{N}, \quad F_3 = \left( 4ai + aj \right) \, \text{N}, where aa and bb are constants.

(a) Find the values of aa and bb, given that PP is in equilibrium.
(b) The force F1F_1 is removed. The resultant of F2F_2 and F3F_3 is RR.
(i) Find the magnitude of RR.
(ii) Find the angle, to the nearest degree, that the direction of RR makes with the horizontal.


Challenge Problem:

An object is acted upon by a horizontal force of 10N10 \, \text{N} and a vertical force aNa \, \text{N}. The resultant of these two forces acts in a direction 6060^\circ to the horizontal.
Find aa and the magnitude of the resultant force.


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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vectors
Forces in equilibrium
Resultant force
Angle between vectors

Formulas

Resultant of vectors: R = F1 + F2
Dot product formula for angle: cos(θ) = (u·v) / (|u| |v|)
Magnitude of a vector: |v| = √(vx² + vy²)
Equilibrium condition: ΣF = 0

Theorems

Vector addition and subtraction
Equilibrium of forces theorem
Trigonometric relationships in force problems

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (A-Level Mathematics)