Two forces act at a point in the plane. The angle between the two forces is given. Findthe magnitude of the resultant force. Forces are 105 and 120lbs, forming an angle of 106 degrees 18 minutes.

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Two forces act at a point in the plane.  The angle between the two forces is given.  Findthe magnitude of the resultant force. Forces are 105 and 120lbs, forming an angle of 106 degrees 18 minutes.

anonymous · Answer

is there diagram that came with this?

anonymous · Answer

No diagram unfortunately.

anonymous · Answer

The goal here is to find the magnitude of the resultant force.  I've done problems where you are to find the forces, however I'm lost when I am trying to find the magnitude of the resultant force.

anonymous · Answer

Yes, that looks familiar

anonymous · Answer

Wait, where did the diagram go?

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Is theta the angle 106 degrees 18 minutes then?

anonymous · Answer

106 degrees 18 minutes=106.3(to make it easier)
we have to find component of each force

anonymous · Answer

Okay...

across · Answer

I've never heard of that terminology before - 106 degrees and 18 minutes!?

anonymous · Answer

It's trigonometry.

across · Answer

With minutes, are you making reference to the hands of a clock!?

across · Answer

That's a funky way of describing angles. ^^

anonymous · Answer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minute_of_arc

anonymous · Answer

Imranmeah91, How do I find the component of each force?

anonymous · Answer

so , what chapter does it belong to?

anonymous · Answer

I am not sure.

anonymous · Answer

Can I ask you another question that may be a little easier?

anonymous · Answer

yes , sure

anonymous · Answer

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