Resultant

1. Problem: Three concurrent forces F1, F2, and F3 act on a rigid body as shown below.
Determine the
magnitude and direction of the resultant force.
Given:
F1 = 10 N, angle = 30°
F2 = 15 N, angle = 120°
F3 = 8 N, angle = 240°
Illustration:
Solution:
To find the resultant force, resolve each force into its horizontal and vertical components. Then, sum up the
horizontal and vertical components separately to get the resultant force in both directions. Finally, calculate the
magnitude and direction of the resultant force using the Pythagorean theorem and trigonometric functions.
Let's calculate the horizontal component (Rx) and vertical component (Ry) of each force:
F1:
Rx1 = F1 * cos(angle) = 10 N * cos(30°) = 8.66 N
Ry1 = F1 * sin(angle) = 10 N * sin(30°) = 5 N
F2:
Rx2 = F2 * cos(angle) = 15 N * cos(120°) = -7.5 N
Ry2 = F2 * sin(angle) = 15 N * sin(120°) = 12.99 N
F3:
Rx3 = F3 * cos(angle) = 8 N * cos(240°) = -4 N
Ry3 = F3 * sin(angle) = 8 N * sin(240°) = -6.93 N
Now, sum up the horizontal and vertical components:
Rx = Rx1 + Rx2 + Rx3 = 8.66 N + (-7.5 N) + (-4 N) = -3.84 N
Ry = Ry1 + Ry2 + Ry3 = 5 N + 12.99 N + (-6.93 N) = 11.06 N

Finally, calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant force:
Magnitude (R) = sqrt(Rx^2 + Ry^2) = sqrt((-3.84 N)^2 + (11.06 N)^2) = 11.65 N
Direction (θ) = arctan(Ry / Rx) = arctan(11.06 N / -3.84 N) = -70.13° (measured counterclockwise from the positive x-
axis)
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is 11.65 N, and its direction is approximately -70.13° from the
positive x-axis.
2. Problem: A force F1 of magnitude 20 N is applied at a point A, and a force F2 of magnitude 15 N is applied at

a point B, as shown below. Determine the resultant moment about point O.
Given:
F1 = 20 N
F2 = 15 N
Distance OA = 2 m
Distance OB = 3 m
Illustration:
Solution:
To calculate the resultant moment, find the moment produced by each force about point O using the formula M = F *
d, where F is the force and d is the perpendicular distance from the force to the point. Then, sum up the moments
produced by each force to obtain the resultant moment about point O.
Moment about point O produced by force F1:
M1 = F1 * d1 = 20 N * 2 m = 40 Nm (clockwise)
Moment about point O produced by force F2:
M2 = F2 * d2 = 15 N * 3 m = 45 Nm (counterclockwise)
Resultant moment about point O:
Resultant Moment = M1 + M2 = 40 Nm - 45 Nm = -5 Nm (clockwise)
Therefore, the resultant moment about point O is -5 Nm (clockwise).
3. Problem: Three coplanar forces F1, F2, and F3 act on a rigid body at angles of 30°, 90°, and 150°, respectively.
The magnitudes of the forces are F1 = 10 N, F2 = 15 N, and F3 = 8 N. Determine the resultant force.
Given:
F1 = 10 N, angle = 30°
F2 = 15 N, angle = 90°
F3 = 8 N, angle = 150°
Illustration:
Solution:
F1:
F2:
Rx2 = F2 * cos(angle) = 15 N * cos(90°) = 0 N

F3:
Rx = Rx1 + Rx2 + Rx3 = 8.66 N + 0 N + (-4 N) = 4.66 N
Ry = Ry1 + Ry2 + Ry3 = 5 N + 15 N + 6.93 N = 26.93 N
Magnitude (R) = sqrt(Rx^2 + Ry^2) = sqrt((4.66 N)^2 + (26.93 N)^2) = 27.36 N
Direction (θ) = atan(Ry / Rx) = atan(26.93 N / 4.66 N) = 80.04° (measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis)
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is 27.36 N, and its direction is approximately 80.04° from the
positive x-axis.
4. Problem: Two parallel forces F1 and F2 act on a rigid body as shown below. Determine the resultant force.
Given:
F1 = 10 N, distance from the point of interest = 2 m
F2 = 15 N, distance from the point of interest = 3 m
Illustration:
Solution:
To find the resultant force, sum up the forces F1 and F2 directly.
Resultant force = F1 + F2 = 10 N + 15 N = 25 N
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is 25 N.

5. Problem: A system of non-concurrent forces acts on a rigid body as shown below. Determine the resultant
force.
Given:
Force F1: magnitude = 10 N, angle = 30°
Illustration:
Solution:
F1:
F2:
F3:
Rx = Rx1 + Rx2 + Rx3 = 8.66 N + 7.5 N + (-10 N) = 6.16 N
Ry = Ry1 + Ry2 + Ry3 = 5 N + 12.99 N + 17.32 N = 35.31 N

positive x-axis.
6. Problem: Two forces F1 and F2 act on a rigid body as shown below. Determine the resultant force.
Given:
F1 = 12 N, angle = 45°
F2 = 10 N, angle = 120°
Illustration:
Solution:
F1:
F2:

Rx = Rx1 + Rx2 = 8.49 N + (-5 N) = 3.49 N
Ry = Ry1 + Ry2 = 8.49 N + 8.66 N = 17.15 N
positive x-axis.
7. Problem: Three forces F1, F2, and F3 act on a rigid body as shown below. Determine the resultant force.
Given:
F1 = 10 N, angle = 0°
F2 = 15 N, angle = 120°
F3 = 8 N, angle = 240°
Illustration:
Solution:
F1:

F2:
F3:
Rx = Rx1 + Rx2 + Rx3 = 10 N + (-7.5 N) + (-4 N) = -1.5 N
Ry = Ry1 + Ry2 + Ry3 = 0 N + 12.99 N + (-6.93 N) = 6.06 N
Direction (θ) = atan(Ry / Rx) = atan(6.06 N / -1.5 N) = -75.97° (measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis)
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is 6.34 N, and its direction is approximately - 75.97° from the positive
x-axis.
8. Problem: A system of three coplanar forces acts on a rigid body as shown below. Determine the resultant
force.
Given:
F1 = 10 N, angle = 45°
F2 = 15 N, angle = 180°
F3 = 8 N, angle = 270°
Illustration:
Solution:
F1:
F2:
F3:
Ry3 = F3 * sin(angle) = 8 N * sin(270°) = -8 N
Rx = Rx1 + Rx2 + Rx3 = 7.07 N + (-15 N) + 0 N = -7.93 N
Ry = Ry1 + Ry2 + Ry3 = 7.07 N + 0 N + (-8 N) = -0.93 N
Magnitude (R) = sqrt(Rx^2 + Ry^2) = sqrt((-7.93 N)^2 + (-0.93 N)^2) = 8.05 N
Direction (θ) = atan(Ry / Rx) = atan((-0.93 N) / (-7.93 N)) = 6.86° (measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis)
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is 8.05 N, and its direction is approximately 6.86° from the positive x-
axis.
9. Problem: Three concurrent forces act on a rigid body as shown below. Determine the resultant force.
Given:

Illustration:
Solution:
To find the resultant force, sum up the forces directly by adding their respective horizontal and vertical components.
F1:
F2:
F3:
Rx = Rx1 + Rx2 + Rx3 = 10.39 N + (-7.79 N) + 0 N = 2.6 N
Ry = Ry1 + Ry2 + Ry3 = 6 N + (-12.99 N) + (-10 N) = -16.99 N

Magnitude (R) = sqrt(Rx^2 + Ry^2) = sqrt((2.6 N)^2 + (-16.99 N)^2) = 17.11 N
Direction (θ) = atan(Ry / Rx) = atan((-16.99 N) / (2.6 N)) = -81.54° (measured counterclockwise from the positive x-
axis)
positive x-axis.
10. Problem: Four forces F1, F2, F3, and F4 act on a rigid body as shown below. Determine the resultant force.
Given:
F1 = 12 N, angle = 0°
F2 = 10 N, angle = 90°
F3 = 8 N, angle = 180°
F4 = 6 N, angle = 270°
Illustration:
Solution:
F1:
F2:
F3:
F4:
Rx = Rx1 + Rx2 + Rx3 + Rx4 = 12 N + 0 N + (-8 N) + 0 N = 4 N
Ry = Ry1 + Ry2 + Ry3 + Ry4 = 0 N + 10 N + 0 N + (-6 N) = 4 N
Magnitude (R) = sqrt(Rx^2 + Ry^2) = sqrt((4 N)^2 + (4 N)^2) = 5.66 N
Direction (θ) = atan(Ry / Rx) = atan((4 N) / (4 N)) = 45° (measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis)
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is 5.66 N, and its direction is 45° from the positive x-axis.
Given:
F1 = 10 N, angle = 30°
F2 = 15 N, angle = 135°
F3 = 12 N, angle = 210°
Illustration:
Solution:
F1:
F2:
F3:
Rx = Rx1 + Rx2 + Rx3 = 8.66 N + (-10.61 N) + (-6 N) = -8.95 N
Ry = Ry1 + Ry2 + Ry3 = 5 N + 10.61 N + (-10.39 N) = 5.22 N
Direction (θ) = atan(Ry / Rx) = atan((5.22 N) / (-8.95 N)) = -30.83° (measured counterclockwise from the positive x-
axis)
positive x-axis.
12. Problem: Four forces F1, F2, F3, and F4 act on a rigid body as shown below. Determine the resultant force.
Given:
F1 = 12 N, angle = 30°
F2 = 10 N, angle = 120°
F3 = 8 N, angle = 210°
F4 = 6 N, angle = 300°
Illustration:
Solution:
F1:
F2:
F3:
F4:
Rx = Rx1 + Rx2 + Rx3 + Rx4 = 10.39 N + (-5 N) + (-6.93 N) + 3 N = 1.46 N
Ry = Ry1 + Ry2 + Ry3 + Ry4 = 6 N + 8.66 N + (-4 N) + (-5.2 N) = 5.46 N

Direction (θ) = atan(Ry / Rx) = atan((5.46 N) / (1.46 N)) = 73.93° (measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis)
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is 5.65 N, and its direction is approximately 73.93° from the positive
x-axis.
Given:
F1 = 10 N, angle = 45°
F2 = 15 N, angle = 135°
F3 = 8 N, angle = 225°
Illustration:
Solution:
F1:
F2:
F3:
Rx = Rx1 + Rx2 + Rx3 = 7.07 N + (-10.61 N) + (-5.66 N) = -9.2 N
Ry = Ry1 + Ry2 + Ry3 = 7.07 N + 10.61 N + (-5.66 N) = 12.02 N
Magnitude (R) = sqrt(Rx^2 + Ry^2) = sqrt((-9.2 N)^2 + (12.02 N)^2) = 15 N
Direction (θ) = atan(Ry / Rx) = atan((12.02 N) / (-9.2 N)) = 131.87° (measured counterclockwise from the positive x-
axis)
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is 15 N, and its direction is approximately 131.87° from the positive
x-axis.
Given:
F1 = 10 N, angle = 30°
F2 = 15 N, angle = 150°
F3 = 12 N, angle = 270°
Illustration:
Solution:
F1:
F2:
F3:
Rx = Rx1 + Rx2 + Rx3 = 8.66 N + (-7.79 N) + 0 N = 0.87 N
Ry = Ry1 + Ry2 + Ry3 = 5 N + (-12.99 N) + (-12 N) = -19.99 N
Magnitude (R) = sqrt(Rx^2 + Ry^2) = sqrt((0.87 N)^2 + (-19.99 N)^2) = 20 N
Direction (θ) = atan(Ry / Rx) = atan((-19.99 N) / (0.87 N)) = -88.76° (measured counterclockwise from the positive x-
axis)
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is 20 N, and its direction is approximately -88.76° from the positive
x-axis.
15. A box weighing 100 N is pushed with a force of 50 N to the right and a force of 30 N to the left. What is the
resultant force acting on the box?
The resultant force on the box can be found by subtracting the force to the left from the force to the right:
Resultant force = 50 N - 30 N = 20 N to the right.
16. A car is pulled by two ropes with forces of 500 N and 700 N at angles of 30 degrees and 45 degrees,
respectively, with respect to the horizontal. What is the magnitude and direction of the resultant force acting
on the car?
To find the resultant force acting on the car, we need to resolve the forces into their horizontal and vertical
components and then add them up:
Horizontal components: 500 N * cos(30°) + 700 N * cos(45°) = 500 N * 0.866 + 700 N * 0.707 ≈ 433 N + 495 N ≈ 928
N.
Vertical components: 500 N * sin(30°) + 700 N * sin(45°) = 500 N * 0.5 + 700 N * 0.707 ≈ 250 N + 495 N ≈ 745 N.
The magnitude of the resultant force is given by the magnitude of the vector formed by the horizontal and vertical
components:
Resultant force = √(928 N^2 + 745 N^2) ≈ √(861,184 N^2) ≈ 929 N.
The direction of the resultant force can be found using the inverse tangent function:
Resultant force angle = atan(745 N / 928 N) ≈ 39.24° above the horizontal.
17. A plank is being lifted by two people. One person exerts a force of 200 N at an angle of 30 degrees above the
horizontal, and the other person exerts a force of 300 N at an angle of 45 degrees below the horizontal. What
is the resultant force and its direction?
To determine the resultant force on the plank, we need to resolve the forces into their horizontal and vertical
Horizontal components: 200 N * cos(30°) - 300 N * cos(45°) = 200 N * 0.866 - 300 N * 0.707 ≈ 173 N - 212 N ≈ -39 N.
Vertical components: 200 N * sin(30°) + 300 N * sin(45°) = 200 N * 0.5 + 300 N * 0.707 ≈ 100 N + 212 N ≈ 312 N.
components:
Resultant force = √((-39 N)^2 + 312 N^2) ≈ √(1,521 N^2) ≈ 39 N.
Resultant force angle = atan(312 N / -39 N) ≈ -80.14° below the horizontal.
18. A bridge is subjected to two forces of 500 N and 800 N acting at angles of 60 degrees and 120 degrees,
respectively, with respect to the horizontal. Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force on
the bridge.
To determine the resultant force on the bridge, we need to resolve the forces into their horizontal and vertical
Horizontal components: 500 N * cos(60°) + 800 N * cos(120°) = 500 N * 0.5 + 800 N * (-0.5) = 250 N - 400 N = -150 N.
Vertical components: 500 N * sin(60°) + 800 N * sin(120°) = 500 N * 0.866 + 800 N * (-0.866) ≈ 433 N - 692 N ≈ -259
N.
components:
Resultant force = √((-150 N)^2 + (-259 N)^2) ≈ √(22,500 N^2 + 67,081 N^2) ≈ √(89,581 N^2) ≈ 299.3 N.
Resultant force angle = atan((-259 N) / (-150 N)) ≈ 59.28° below the horizontal.
19. A flagpole is subjected to two forces of 400 N and 600 N acting at angles of 30 degrees and 60 degrees,
respectively, with respect to the horizontal. Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant force on the
flagpole.
To find the resultant force on the flagpole, we need to resolve the forces into their horizontal and vertical
Horizontal components: 400 N * cos(30°) + 600 N * cos(60°) = 400 N * 0.866 + 600 N * 0.5 ≈ 346.4 N + 300 N ≈ 646.4
N.
Vertical components: 400 N * sin(30°) + 600 N * sin(60°) = 400 N * 0.5 + 600 N * 0.866 ≈ 200 N + 519.6 N ≈ 719.6 N.
components:
Resultant force = √(646.4 N^2 + 719.6 N^2) ≈ √(417,793.76 N^2) ≈ 646.8 N.
Resultant force angle = atan(719.6 N / 646.4 N) ≈ 49.12° above the horizontal.
20. A person is pulling a sled with a force of 150 N at an angle of 45 degrees above the horizontal, while another
person is pushing the sled with a force of 100 N at an angle of 30 degrees below the horizontal. Calculate the
resultant force and its direction.
The resultant force on the sled can be found by resolving the forces into their horizontal and vertical components and
then adding them up:
Horizontal components: 150 N * cos(45°) - 100 N * cos(30°) = 150 N * 0.707 - 100 N * 0.866 ≈ 106.1 N - 86.6 N ≈ 19.5
N.
Vertical components: 150 N * sin(45°) + 100 N * sin(30°) = 150 N * 0.707 + 100 N * 0.5 ≈ 106.1 N + 50 N ≈ 156.1 N.
components:
Resultant force = √((19.5 N)^2 + (156.1 N)^2) ≈ √(380.25 N^2 + 24,328.21 N^2) ≈ √(24,708.46 N^2) ≈ 157.2 N.
Resultant force angle = atan(156.1 N / 19.5 N) ≈ 80.38° above the horizontal.
21. A crate is being pulled by two ropes. One rope exerts a force of 300 N at an angle of 60 degrees above the
horizontal, and the other rope exerts a force of 400 N at an angle of 45 degrees below the horizontal.
Determine the resultant force and its direction on the crate.
To determine the resultant force on the crate, we need to resolve the forces into their horizontal and vertical
Horizontal components: 300 N * cos(60°) - 400 N * cos(45°) = 300 N * 0.5 - 400 N * 0.707 ≈ 150 N - 283.6 N ≈ -133.6
N.
Vertical components: 300 N * sin(60°) + 400 N * sin(45°) = 300 N * 0.866 + 400 N * 0.707 ≈ 259.8 N + 283.6 N ≈ 543.4
N.
components:
Resultant force = √((-133.6 N)^2 + (543.4 N)^2) ≈ √(17,849.96 N^2 + 295,203.56 N^2) ≈ √(313,053.52 N^2) ≈ 559.3 N.
Resultant force angle = atan(543.4 N / -133.6 N) ≈ -76.63° below the horizontal.
22. A box is being pushed with a force of 200 N to the right and pulled with a force of 150 N to the left. Calculate
the resultant force and its direction acting on the box.
The resultant force on the box can be found by subtracting the force to the left from the force to the right:
Resultant force = 200 N - 150 N = 50 N to the right.
23. A boat is being propelled by two engines. The left engine exerts a force of 500 N to the right, while the right
engine exerts a force of 700 N to the left. Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force on
the boat.
To determine the resultant force on the boat, we need to subtract the force to the left from the force to the right:
Resultant force = 500 N - 700 N = -200 N to the left.
24. A block is pushed with a force of 50 N to the right and a force of 30 N to the left. What is the magnitude and
direction of the resultant force acting on the block?
To find the resultant force, we subtract the force to the left from the force to the right: 50 N - 30 N = 20 N.
The magnitude of the resultant force is 20 N, and its direction is to the right.
25. A person pulls a wagon with a force of 80 N at an angle of 60 degrees above the horizontal, while another
person pushes the wagon with a force of 100 N at an angle of 30 degrees below the horizontal. Determine
the resultant force and its direction.
For the pulling force:
Horizontal component = 80 N * cos(60°) = 80 N * 0.5 = 40 N
Vertical component = 80 N * sin(60°) = 80 N * 0.866 = 69.28 N
For the pushing force:
Horizontal component = 100 N * cos(30°) = 100 N * 0.866 = 86.6 N
Vertical component = 100 N * sin(30°) = 100 N * 0.5 = 50 N

To find the resultant force, we sum the horizontal components and the vertical components separately:
Horizontal resultant force = 40 N + 86.6 N = 126.6 N
Vertical resultant force = 69.28 N + 50 N = 119.28 N
Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can find the magnitude of the resultant force:
Resultant force = sqrt((126.6 N)^2 + (119.28 N)^2) ≈ 170.36 N
To find the direction of the resultant force, we can use trigonometry:
Direction = arctan(Vertical resultant force / Horizontal resultant force) ≈ arctan(119.28 N / 126.6 N) ≈ 44.14 degrees
above the horizontal.
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is approximately 170.36 N, and its direction is approximately 44.14
degrees above the horizontal.
26. A bridge is subjected to two forces of 500 N and 800 N acting at angles of 60 degrees and 120 degrees,
respectively, with respect to the horizontal. Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force on
the bridge.
For the first force:
For the second force:
Horizontal component = 800 N * cos(120°) = 800 N * (-0.5) = -400 N
Horizontal resultant force = 250 N - 400 N = -150 N
Vertical resultant force = 433 N + 692.8 N = 1125.8 N
Resultant force = sqrt((-150 N)^2 + (1125.8 N)^2) ≈ 1142.67 N
Direction = arctan(Vertical resultant force / Horizontal resultant force) ≈ arctan(1125.8 N / -150 N) ≈ -81.87 degrees
below the horizontal.
degrees below the horizontal.
27. A flagpole is subjected to two forces of 400 N and 600 N acting at angles of 30 degrees and 60 degrees,
respectively, with respect to the horizontal. Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant force on the
flagpole.
Horizontal resultant force = 346.4 N + 300 N = 646.4 N
Vertical resultant force = 200 N + 519.6 N = 719.6 N
Direction = arctan(Vertical resultant force / Horizontal resultant force) ≈ arctan(719.6 N / 646.4 N) ≈ 48.59 degrees
above the horizontal.
degrees above the horizontal.
28. A crate is being pulled by two ropes. One rope exerts a force of 300 N at an angle of 60 degrees above the
horizontal, and the other rope exerts a force of 400 N at an angle of 45 degrees below the horizontal.
Determine the resultant force and its direction on the crate.

Horizontal resultant force = 150 N + 282.8 N = 432.8 N
Vertical resultant force = 259.8 N - 282.8 N = -23 N
Resultant force = sqrt((432.8 N)^2 + (-23 N)^2) ≈ 435.34 N
Direction = arctan(Vertical resultant force / Horizontal resultant force) ≈ arctan(-23 N / 432.8 N) ≈ -3.03 degrees
29. A box is being pushed with a force of 200 N to the right and pulled with a force of 150 N to the left. Calculate
the resultant force and its direction acting on the box.
30. A boat is being propelled by two engines. The left engine exerts a force of 500 N to the right, while the right
engine exerts a force of 700 N to the left. Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force on
the boat.
To find the resultant force, we subtract the force to the left from the force to the right: 500 N - 700 N = -200 N.
The magnitude of the resultant force is 200 N, and its direction is to the left.
31. A beam is subjected to three forces of 400 N, 600 N, and 800 N, all acting at different angles with respect to
the horizontal. Calculate the resultant force and its direction on the beam.
To calculate the resultant force and its direction on the beam, we need to resolve the forces into their horizontal and
vertical components and then sum up these components.
Let's assume the angles of the forces are as follows:
400 N force at an angle of α1 with respect to the horizontal
Now, we can calculate the horizontal and vertical components of each force:
For the 400 N force:
Horizontal component = 400 N * cos(α1)
Vertical component = 400 N * sin(α1)
Next, sum up the horizontal and vertical components separately:
Horizontal resultant force = Sum of all horizontal components
Vertical resultant force = Sum of all vertical components
Finally, use the Pythagorean theorem to find the magnitude of the resultant force:
Resultant force = sqrt((Horizontal resultant force)^2 + (Vertical resultant force)^2)
To find the direction of the resultant force, use trigonometry:
Direction = arctan(Vertical resultant force / Horizontal resultant force)
To solve the problem, we need the specific angles at which the forces are acting. Since the angles are not provided,
let's assume the following angles:
The 400 N force is acting at an angle of 30 degrees with respect to the horizontal.
Now we can calculate the horizontal and vertical components of each force:
Horizontal component = 400 N * cos(30°) = 400 N * 0.866 = 346.4 N (approximately)
Vertical component = 600 N * sin(60°) = 600 N * 0.866 = 519.6 N (approximately)
Horizontal component = 800 N * cos(120°) = 800 N * (-0.5) = -400 N
Vertical component = 800 N * sin(120°) = 800 N * 0.866 = 692.8 N (approximately)
Now we can sum up the horizontal and vertical components:
Horizontal resultant force = 346.4 N + 300 N - 400 N = 246.4 N (approximately)
Vertical resultant force = 200 N + 519.6 N + 692.8 N = 1412.4 N (approximately)
To find the magnitude of the resultant force:
Resultant force = sqrt((Horizontal resultant force)^2 + (Vertical resultant force)^2)
To find the direction of the resultant force:
Direction = arctan(Vertical resultant force / Horizontal resultant force)
Direction = arctan(1412.4 N / 246.4 N) ≈ 80.4 degrees
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force on the beam is approximately 1433.7 N, and its direction is
approximately 80.4 degrees above the horizontal.
32. A cyclist applies a force of 100 N to the right, while the wind exerts a force of 50 N to the left. What is the
resultant force and its direction on the cyclist?
33. A weight lifter lifts a barbell with a force of 500 N at an angle of 45 degrees above the horizontal. Determine
the vertical and horizontal components of the force.
To determine the vertical and horizontal components of the force, we multiply the force magnitude by the sine and
cosine of the angle, respectively.
Horizontal component = 500 N * cos(45°) = 500 N * 0.707 ≈ 353.5 N
Vertical component = 500 N * sin(45°) = 500 N * 0.707 ≈ 353.5 N
Therefore, the vertical component of the force is approximately 353.5 N, and the horizontal component is
approximately 353.5 N.
34. A car is being pulled by two ropes. One rope exerts a force of 600 N at an angle of 30 degrees above the
horizontal, and the other rope exerts a force of 800 N at an angle of 45 degrees below the horizontal. Find
the resultant force and its direction on the car.
Horizontal resultant force = 519.6 N + 565.7 N = 1085.3 N
Vertical resultant force = 300 N - 565.7 N = -265.7 N
Resultant force = sqrt((1085.3 N)^2 + (-265.7 N)^2) ≈ 1120.36 N
Direction = arctan(Vertical resultant force / Horizontal resultant force) ≈ arctan(-265.7 N / 1085.3 N) ≈ -13.95 degrees
35. A tower crane is subjected to two forces of 1000 N and 1200 N acting at angles of 60 degrees and 150
degrees, respectively, with respect to the horizontal. Calculate the resultant force and its direction on the
crane.
Horizontal component = 1200 N * cos(150°) = 1200 N * (-0.866) = -1039.2 N
Vertical component = 1200 N * sin(150°) = 1200 N * (-0.5) = -600 N
Horizontal resultant force = 500 N - 1039.2 N = -539.2 N
Vertical resultant force = 866 N - 600 N = 266 N
Resultant force = sqrt((-539.2 N)^2 + (266 N)^2) ≈ 597.9 N
Direction = arctan(Vertical resultant force / Horizontal resultant force) ≈ arctan(266 N / -539.2 N) ≈ -27.47 degrees

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1. Problem: Three concurrent forces F1, F2, and F3 act on a rigid body as shown below.

Rx1 = F1 * cos(angle) = 10 N * cos(30°) = 8.66 N

Ry1 = F1 * sin(angle) = 10 N * sin(30°) = 5 N

Rx2 = F2 * cos(angle) = 15 N * cos(120°) = -7.5 N

Ry2 = F2 * sin(angle) = 15 N * sin(120°) = 12.99 N

Rx3 = F3 * cos(angle) = 8 N * cos(240°) = -4 N

Ry3 = F3 * sin(angle) = 8 N * sin(240°) = -6.93 N

Now, sum up the horizontal and vertical components:

Rx = Rx1 + Rx2 + Rx3 = 8.66 N + (-7.5 N) + (-4 N) = -3.84 N

Ry = Ry1 + Ry2 + Ry3 = 5 N + 12.99 N + (-6.93 N) = 11.06 N

Magnitude (R) = sqrt(Rx^2 + Ry^2) = sqrt((-3.84 N)^2 + (11.06 N)^2) = 11.65 N

2. Problem: A force F1 of magnitude 20 N is applied at a point A, and a force F2 of magnitude 15 N is applied at

Moment about point O produced by force F1:

Moment about point O produced by force F2:

Resultant Moment = M1 + M2 = 40 Nm - 45 Nm = -5 Nm (clockwise)

Therefore, the resultant moment about point O is -5 Nm (clockwise).

Rx1 = F1 * cos(angle) = 10 N * cos(30°) = 8.66 N

Ry1 = F1 * sin(angle) = 10 N * sin(30°) = 5 N

Rx2 = F2 * cos(angle) = 15 N * cos(90°) = 0 N

Ry2 = F2 * sin(angle) = 15 N * sin(90°) = 15 N

Rx3 = F3 * cos(angle) = 8 N * cos(150°) = -4 N

Ry3 = F3 * sin(angle) = 8 N * sin(150°) = 6.93 N

Now, sum up the horizontal and vertical components:

Rx = Rx1 + Rx2 + Rx3 = 8.66 N + 0 N + (-4 N) = 4.66 N

Ry = Ry1 + Ry2 + Ry3 = 5 N + 15 N + 6.93 N = 26.93 N

Finally, calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant force:

Magnitude (R) = sqrt(Rx^2 + Ry^2) = sqrt((4.66 N)^2 + (26.93 N)^2) = 27.36 N

F1 = 10 N, distance from the point of interest = 2 m

F2 = 15 N, distance from the point of interest = 3 m

To find the resultant force, sum up the forces F1 and F2 directly.

Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is 25 N.

Force F1: magnitude = 10 N, angle = 30°

Force F2: magnitude = 15 N, angle = 60°

Force F3: magnitude = 20 N, angle = 120°

Rx1 = F1 * cos(angle) = 10 N * cos(30°) = 8.66 N

Ry1 = F1 * sin(angle) = 10 N * sin(30°) = 5 N

Rx2 = F2 * cos(angle) = 15 N * cos(60°) = 7.5 N

Ry2 = F2 * sin(angle) = 15 N * sin(60°) = 12.99 N

Rx3 = F3 * cos(angle) = 20 N * cos(120°) = -10 N

Ry3 = F3 * sin(angle) = 20 N * sin(120°) = 17.32 N

Now, sum up the horizontal and vertical components:

Rx = Rx1 + Rx2 + Rx3 = 8.66 N + 7.5 N + (-10 N) = 6.16 N

Ry = Ry1 + Ry2 + Ry3 = 5 N + 12.99 N + 17.32 N = 35.31 N

Magnitude (R) = sqrt(Rx^2 + Ry^2) = sqrt((6.16 N)^2 + (35.31 N)^2) = 35.99 N

Rx1 = F1 * cos(angle) = 12 N * cos(45°) = 8.49 N

Ry1 = F1 * sin(angle) = 12 N * sin(45°) = 8.49 N

Rx2 = F2 * cos(angle) = 10 N * cos(120°) = -5 N

Ry2 = F2 * sin(angle) = 10 N * sin(120°) = 8.66 N

Now, sum up the horizontal and vertical components:

Ry = Ry1 + Ry2 = 8.49 N + 8.66 N = 17.15 N

Finally, calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant force:

Magnitude (R) = sqrt(Rx^2 + Ry^2) = sqrt((3.49 N)^2 + (17.15 N)^2) = 17.46 N

Rx1 = F1 * cos(angle) = 10 N * cos(0°) = 10 N

Rx2 = F2 * cos(angle) = 15 N * cos(120°) = -7.5 N

Ry2 = F2 * sin(angle) = 15 N * sin(120°) = 12.99 N

Rx3 = F3 * cos(angle) = 8 N * cos(240°) = -4 N

Ry3 = F3 * sin(angle) = 8 N * sin(240°) = -6.93 N

Now, sum up the horizontal and vertical components:

Rx = Rx1 + Rx2 + Rx3 = 10 N + (-7.5 N) + (-4 N) = -1.5 N