Question

Represent a force of 50 N graphically towards North-West. Also mention the scale you choose.

Answer 1

To draw:

A force of 50 N graphically towards North-West.

Graph:

$\boxed{\setlength{\unitlength}{1cm}\begin{picture}(6,6)</p><p>\put(3,3){\vector(1,0){3}}\put(3,3){\vector(-1,0){3}}\put(3,3){\vector(0,1){3}}\put(3,3){\vector(0,-1){3}}\put(3,3){\vector(-1,1){1}}\put(1.5,4.25){50\:N}\put(3.25,5.75){N}\put(3.25,0){S}\put(5.75,3.25){E}\put(0,3.25){W}\end{picture}}$

Solution:

• First we need to draw the co-ordinate axes.

• Then, we shall choose the scale 50N as 1 cm on the graph.

• Measure 45° on the 2nd Quadrant using a Protractor or a compass and draw the line.

• Then using scale or compass , cut a length of 1 cm on the line on the 2nd quadrant.

• Put an arrow towards N-W direction.

• Hence , the required vector will be 50N towards N-W direction.

Hope It Helps.