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Q. What are the X and Y components of point P for the force system shown below?
- Published on 18 Sep 15
a.
X = 186.00 N, Y = 464 N
b.
X = 464.23 N, Y = 185 N
c.
X = 466.12 N, Y = -180 N
d.
None of the above
ANSWER: X = 464.23 N, Y = 185 N
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Discussion
Sravanthi
-Posted on 14 Dec 15
Given:
Point P (10, 4)
Solution:
The angle of force with horizontal is given as
tan α = 4 / 10
α = tan
-1
(0.4)
α = 21.80°
x-component = 500 cos α
= 500 cos 21.80 = 464.24 N
y-component = 500 sin α
= 500 sin 21.80 = 185 N
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