Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Static Equilibrium; Elasticity and Fracture - Problems - Page 254: 26

Answer

$F_N=120N$

Work Step by Step

$\theta=\arctan(\frac{2.0m}{2.6m})=37.6^o$ $F_{Wx}=(115N)\cos(37.6^o)=91.2N$ $\phi=\frac{60^o}{2}=30^o$ $F_N=2\times (115N)\sin(37.6^o)\cos(30^o)=120N$
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