Consider two force vectors in the xy-horizontal plane. Suppose a force of 11.7 N pointing along the x-axis is added to a second force of 18.1 N directed at 55 degrees to the x-axis , also in the horizontal plane. Find the resultant vector for this sum.

Respuesta :

Answer:

[tex]22.08 Ni+14.38 N j[/tex]

Explanation:

We are given that

Force along x- axis =[tex]F_1=11.7i[/tex]  N

[tex]F=18.1 N[/tex]

[tex]\theta=55^{\circ}[/tex]

F resolved in two components one is along x- axis and other along y- axis

[tex]F_x=18.1cos55^{\circ}i=10.38 N[/tex]iN

[tex]F_y=18.1sin55^{\circ}j=14.83 j[/tex]N

Total force along x- axis=[tex]F'_x=F_1+F_x=11.7i+10.38i=22.08i N[/tex]

Total force along y- axis=[tex]F_y=14.38 j N[/tex]

Resultant vector =[tex]F'_xi+F_yj=22.08 Ni+14.38 N j[/tex]