The two structural members, one of which is in tension and the other in compression, exert the indicated forces on joint O. Determine the magnitude of the resultant R of the two forces and the angle which R makes with the positive x-axis. The angle is measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis. 3.6 kN 2.2 KN Answers: R= 9- i 39⁰ *al**** J' www. www.10 www wwww IMSM 57' KN

The two structural members, one of which is in tension and the other in compression, exert the indicated forces on joint O. Determine the magnitude of the resultant R of the two forces and the angle which R makes with the positive x-axis. The angle is measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis. 3.6 kN 2.2 KN Answers: R= 9- i 39⁰ *al**** J' www. www.10 www wwww IMSM 57' KN

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

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Chapter2: Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 78AP: Four force vectors each have the same magnitude f.What is the largest magnitude the resultant force...

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