Im sure I got (a), but I have no idea what it is asking for in (b).

(a) Find the single force that is equivalent to the 2 forces shown.

(b) What is the value of a third force to make the net force zero.

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Im sure I got (a), but I have no idea what it is asking for in (b).

(a)  Find the single force that is equivalent to the 2 forces shown.

(b) What is the value of a third force to make the net force zero.

amistre64 · Answer

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amistre64 · Answer

$$(a)=80sin(75^o)+60\sqrt{3}=181.2~N$$

amistre64 · Answer

the picture in the book is 2 guys pulling on a mule that wont budge; and b is asking for something to do with, what force does a third person have to exert on the mule to make a net for equal to zero

anonymous · Answer

Need help or not ?

amistre64 · Answer

i need help understanding what the question is asking for, yes

amistre64 · Answer

$$-80cos(75^o)+120cos(60^o)=39.3N$$
so maybe its asking to find a third value that will balance that part of it out

amistre64 · Answer

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