Two forces act at a point in the plane. The angle between the two forces is given. Find the magnitude of the resultant force. forces of 232 and 194 newtons, forming an angle of 67

408N at 89.89°

Explanation:

This problem requires that we resolve the force vectors into

x- and y

-componentsOnce this is done, we can add the components easily, as the one 2-dimensional problem will be two 1-dimensional problems.

Finally, we will convert the resultant force into standard form and find the equilibrant.

Resolve into components:

F1x =F1cos 180°= 232(−1)=−232N

F1y=F1sin180°=0N

F2x=F2cos(−140°)=194(−0.766)=−148.6N

F1y=F1sin(−140°)=232(−0.643)=−149.17N

Note the change of the angle used to give the direction of

F2. Standard angles (rotation from thex

-axis; counterclockwise is +) should be used to avoid sign errors in the results.

Now, we add the components:

Fx=F1x+F2x=−380.6N

Fy=F1y+F1y=−148.17N

Technically, this is the resultant force. However, it should be changed back into standard form. Here's how:

F=√(Fx)2(Fy)2=√(−380.6)^2(−148.17)^2=408N

θ=tan−1(−148.17−380.6)

=89.89°