If both the projection Pa and component Fb of the force F are 250 N, determine the magnitude of the resultant F and the orientation theta of the b-axis.
There is a 34 degree angle from the
resultant force to the a-axis.
There is a 4 degree angle from the resultant force to the positive x-axis
There is a 60 degree angle from the negative y-axis to the a-axis.
To determine the magnitude of the resultant force F and the orientation theta of the b-axis, we will use vector analysis and trigonometry.
Step 1: Draw a diagram to represent the given information and the forces involved. Label the relevant angles and forces as described in the question.
Step 2: Break down the force F into its components along the a-axis (Fa) and b-axis (Fb). The given information states that the projection Pa and component Fb of the force F are 250 N.
Step 3: Use the given angles and trigonometric relations to determine the values of Fa and Fb.
For the angle between the resultant force and the a-axis (34 degrees), we can use the equation:
cos(angle) = adjacent/hypotenuse
cos(34°) = Fa / F => Fa = F * cos(34°)
For the angle between the resultant force and the positive x-axis (4 degrees), we can use the equation:
cos(angle) = adjacent/hypotenuse
cos(4°) = Fb / F => Fb = F * cos(4°)
Step 4: Use the given angle between the negative y-axis and the a-axis (60 degrees) to determine the orientation theta.
The orientation theta can be calculated as the sum of the angles between the negative y-axis and the a-axis (60 degrees) and between the a-axis and the resultant force.
theta = 60° + 34° = 94°
So the orientation theta of the b-axis is 94 degrees.
Step 5: Use the values of Fa and Fb to calculate the magnitude of the resultant force F.
The magnitude of the resultant force F can be determined using the Pythagorean theorem:
F^2 = Fa^2 + Fb^2
Substitute the values:
F^2 = (F * cos(34°))^2 + (F * cos(4°))^2
Simplify and solve for F:
F^2 = (F^2 * cos^2(34°)) + (F^2 * cos^2(4°))
1 = cos^2(34°) + cos^2(4°)
0.4907 = 0.8505 + 0.6157
0.4907 - 0.8505 - 0.6157 = 0
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