Resultant
Resultant
Resultant
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:
F2:
F3:
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.
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.
M1 = F1 * d1 = 20 N * 2 m = 40 Nm (clockwise)
M2 = F2 * d2 = 15 N * 3 m = 45 Nm (counterclockwise)
Resultant moment about point O:
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:
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:
F2:
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:
Illustration:
Solution:
Resultant force = F1 + F2 = 10 N + 15 N = 25 N
Given:
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:
F2:
F3:
Direction (θ) = atan(Ry / Rx) = atan(35.31 N / 6.16 N) = 80.19° (measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis)
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is 35.99 N, and its direction is approximately 80.19° from the
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:
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:
F2:
Direction (θ) = atan(Ry / Rx) = atan(17.15 N / 3.49 N) = 78.87° (measured counterclockwise from the positive x-axis)
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is 17.46 N, and its direction is approximately 78.87° from the
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:
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:
F2:
F3:
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:
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:
F2:
F3:
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.
Let's calculate the horizontal component (Rx) and vertical component (Ry) of each force:
F1:
F2:
F3:
Direction (θ) = atan(Ry / Rx) = atan((-16.99 N) / (2.6 N)) = -81.54° (measured counterclockwise from the positive x-
axis)
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is 17.11 N, and its direction is approximately -81.54° from the
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:
To find the resultant force, sum up the forces directly by adding their respective horizontal and vertical components.
Let's calculate the horizontal component (Rx) and vertical component (Ry) of each force:
F1:
F2:
F3:
Rx3 = F3 * cos(angle) = 8 N * cos(180°) = -8 N
F4:
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.
11. Problem: Three forces F1, F2, and F3 act on a rigid body as shown below. Determine the resultant force.
Given:
F1 = 10 N, angle = 30°
F2 = 15 N, angle = 135°
F3 = 12 N, angle = 210°
Illustration:
Solution:
To find the resultant force, sum up the forces directly by adding their respective horizontal and vertical components.
Let's calculate the horizontal component (Rx) and vertical component (Ry) of each force:
F1:
F2:
F3:
Direction (θ) = atan(Ry / Rx) = atan((5.22 N) / (-8.95 N)) = -30.83° (measured counterclockwise from the positive x-
axis)
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is 10.27 N, and its direction is approximately -30.83° from the
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:
To find the resultant force, sum up the forces directly by adding their respective horizontal and vertical components.
Let's calculate the horizontal component (Rx) and vertical component (Ry) of each force:
F1:
F2:
F3:
F4:
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.
13. Problem: Three forces F1, F2, and F3 act on a rigid body as shown below. Determine the resultant force.
Given:
F1 = 10 N, angle = 45°
F2 = 15 N, angle = 135°
F3 = 8 N, angle = 225°
Illustration:
Solution:
To find the resultant force, sum up the forces directly by adding their respective horizontal and vertical components.
Let's calculate the horizontal component (Rx) and vertical component (Ry) of each force:
F1:
F2:
F3:
Rx3 = F3 * cos(angle) = 8 N * cos(225°) = -5.66 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.
14. Problem: Three forces F1, F2, and F3 act on a rigid body as shown below. Determine the resultant force.
Given:
F1 = 10 N, angle = 30°
F2 = 15 N, angle = 150°
F3 = 12 N, angle = 270°
Illustration:
Solution:
To find the resultant force, sum up the forces directly by adding their respective horizontal and vertical components.
Let's calculate the horizontal component (Rx) and vertical component (Ry) of each force:
F1:
F2:
F3:
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:
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:
The direction of the resultant force can be found using the inverse tangent function:
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
components and then add them up:
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.
The magnitude of the resultant force is given by the magnitude of the vector formed by the horizontal and vertical
components:
The direction of the resultant force can be found using the inverse tangent function:
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
components and then add them up:
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.
The magnitude of the resultant force is given by the magnitude of the vector formed by the horizontal and vertical
components:
Resultant force = √((-150 N)^2 + (-259 N)^2) ≈ √(22,500 N^2 + 67,081 N^2) ≈ √(89,581 N^2) ≈ 299.3 N.
The direction of the resultant force can be found using the inverse tangent function:
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
components and then add them up:
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.
The magnitude of the resultant force is given by the magnitude of the vector formed by the horizontal and vertical
components:
The direction of the resultant force can be found using the inverse tangent function:
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.
The magnitude of the resultant force is given by the magnitude of the vector formed by the horizontal and vertical
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.
The direction of the resultant force can be found using the inverse tangent function:
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
components and then add them up:
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.
The magnitude of the resultant force is given by the magnitude of the vector formed by the horizontal and vertical
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.
The direction of the resultant force can be found using the inverse tangent function:
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:
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:
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.
Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can find the magnitude of the resultant force:
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.
To find the resultant force, we sum the horizontal components and the vertical components separately:
Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can find the magnitude of the resultant force:
Direction = arctan(Vertical resultant force / Horizontal resultant force) ≈ arctan(1125.8 N / -150 N) ≈ -81.87 degrees
below the horizontal.
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is approximately 1142.67 N, and its direction is approximately 81.87
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.
To find the resultant force, we sum the horizontal components and the vertical components separately:
Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can find the magnitude of the resultant force:
Direction = arctan(Vertical resultant force / Horizontal resultant force) ≈ arctan(719.6 N / 646.4 N) ≈ 48.59 degrees
above the horizontal.
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is approximately 940.88 N, and its direction is approximately 48.59
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.
To find the resultant force, we sum the horizontal components and the vertical components separately:
Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can find the magnitude of the resultant force:
Direction = arctan(Vertical resultant force / Horizontal resultant force) ≈ arctan(-23 N / 432.8 N) ≈ -3.03 degrees
below the horizontal.
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is approximately 435.34 N, and its direction is approximately 3.03
degrees below the horizontal.
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.
To find the resultant force, we subtract the force to the left from the force to the right: 200 N - 150 N = 50 N.
The magnitude of the resultant force is 50 N, and its direction is to the right.
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.
Now, we can calculate the horizontal and vertical components of each force:
For the 400 N force:
Finally, use the Pythagorean theorem to find the magnitude of the 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.
The 600 N force is acting at an angle of 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal.
The 800 N force is acting at an angle of 120 degrees with respect to the horizontal.
Now we can calculate the horizontal and vertical components of each force:
For the 400 N force:
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?
To find the resultant force, we subtract the force to the left from the force to the right: 100 N - 50 N = 50 N.
The magnitude of the resultant force is 50 N, and its direction is to the right.
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.
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.
To find the resultant force, we sum the horizontal components and the vertical components separately:
Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can find the magnitude of the resultant force:
Direction = arctan(Vertical resultant force / Horizontal resultant force) ≈ arctan(-265.7 N / 1085.3 N) ≈ -13.95 degrees
below the horizontal.
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is approximately 1120.36 N, and its direction is approximately 13.95
degrees below the horizontal.
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.
To find the resultant force, we sum the horizontal components and the vertical components separately:
Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can find the magnitude of the resultant force:
Direction = arctan(Vertical resultant force / Horizontal resultant force) ≈ arctan(266 N / -539.2 N) ≈ -27.47 degrees
below the horizontal.
Therefore, the magnitude of the resultant force is approximately 597.9 N, and its direction is approximately 27.47
degrees below the horizontal.