Question

Three forces P, Q and T produce a horizontal resultant of 100N. P is 250N oriented right-up at an inclination of 30
degrees to positive direction of X-axis. Q is 300N oriented left-down at an inclination of 45 degrees to the
negative direction of X-axis. Compute 1.
O a. T=439.3652N left-up
b. T=492.7217N right-up
C.T=429.2712N right-up

Answer 1

Explanation:

A given force F can be resolved into (or replaced by) two forces, which together produces the same effects that of force F. These forces are called the components of the force F. This process of replacing a force into its components is known as resolution of a force into components. A force can be resolved into two components, which are either perpendicular to each other or inclined to each other. If the two components are perpendicular to one another, then they are known as rectangular components and when the components are inclined to each other, they are called as inclined components. The resolution of force into components is illustrated as follows.