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A system of forces acting on a body resting on an inclined plane is as shown in Fig. Determine the resultant force if θ = 60° and if W = 1000 N; N = 500 N; F = 100 N; and T = 1200 N. |
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Answer» In this problem, note that selecting X and Y axes parallel to the plane and perpendicular to the plane is convenient. Rx = ΣFx = T – F – W sin θ = 1200 – 100 – 1000 sin 60° = 233.97 N Ry = ΣFy = N – W cos 60° = 500 – 1000 cos 60° = 0. ∴ Resultant is force of 233.97 N directed up the plane. |
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