College Physics (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780321902788
Author: Hugh D. Young, Philip W. Adams, Raymond Joseph Chastain
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 31P
On a single diagram, carefully sketch each force vector to scale and identify its magnitude and direction on your drawing: (a) 60 lb at 25° east of north, (b) 40 lb at π/3 south of west, (c) 100 lb at 40° north of west (d) 50 lb at π /6 east of south.
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