Question

Two forces of same magnitude are at same angle to each other. If the value of the resultant is 8N and if it is perpendicular to smaller force and also the magnitude of large force is 10N then find the value of smaller force

Answer 1

Answer:

small force = 6N

Explanation:

cos theta = 8/10

= 4/5

thus, theta = 37 degree

now, tan 37 degree = small force/8

3/4 = small force/8 therefore, small force = 24/4 = 6N