College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Force and Motion - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 135: 11

Answer

$a).$ (2) Second Quadrant. $b).$ 184lbs.

Work Step by Step

a). From the figure, we expect the third force to be in the (2) second quadrant. b). $F_{1}+F_{2}=[(150+30)x+(0-40)y]lb=(180x-40y)lb$ For the body to be at rest, the third force must be =$ (-180x+40y)lb$ Now, $\theta=tan^{-1}\frac{40}{-180}=167.5^{\circ}$ since it is in the second quadrant. Net $F=\sqrt (180^{2}+40^{2})=184lb$
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