Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.6 - Vectors - Exercise Set - Page 783: 77

Answer

The magnitude of the force is $335\text{ lb}$.

Work Step by Step

The magnitude of the barrel against the ramp is calculated by using the law of sine’s because in this case we take only vertical component into account and ignore the horizontal components. Therefore, we get $3500\sin 5.5{}^\circ =335\text{ lb}$
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