Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Equilibrium and Elasticity - Problems - Page 353: 87c

Answer

The angle that $F_3$ has relative to the +x axis is $~~176^{\circ}$

Work Step by Step

In part (a), we found that the x component of $F_3$ is $~~-24.4~N$ In part (b), we found that the y component of $F_3$ is $~~1.60~N$ We can find the angle $\theta$ above to the -x axis: $tan~\theta = \frac{1.60~N}{24.4~N}$ $\theta = tan^{-1}~\frac{1.60~N}{24.4~N}$ $\theta = 3.75^{\circ}$ We can find the angle relative to the +x axis: $180^{\circ}-3.75^{\circ} = 176^{\circ}$ The angle that $F_3$ has relative to the +x axis is $~~176^{\circ}$
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