Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Force Vectors - Section 2.3 - Vector Addition of Forces - Problems - Page 32: 30

Answer

$F_{R} = 4.01 KN$ $\phi = 16.2°$

Work Step by Step

We are asked the sum of two vectores. Applying the law of cosines: $F_{R} = \sqrt (2^{2} + 3^{2} - 2 \times 2 \times 3 \times \cos (105°)) = 4.013KN \approx 4.01 KN$ Applying now the law of sines: $\frac{\sin(\alpha)}{3} = \frac{\sin(105°)}{4.013}$ $\alpha = 46.22°$ Therefore: $\phi = \alpha - 30° = 16.2°$
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