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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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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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