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What is the horizontal component of the force F1?

173.2 N

Calculate the net horizontal force (Fx(net)).

-108.71 N

What is the resultant force (FR) calculated from the components?

229.93 N

What is the angle of the resultant force with respect to the horizontal?

<p>The angle of resultant force can be computed using the arctangent function based on vertical and horizontal forces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the vertical component of force F2.

<p>102.61 N</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the vertical component of force F1?

<p>34.20 N (upwards)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you calculate the net vertical force acting on the object?

<p>By summing the vertical components: Fy net = Fly + Fay = 34.20 N + 32.14 N.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What theorem is used to find the magnitude of the resultant force (FR)?

<p>The Pythagorean theorem is used: $FR² = Fx (net)² + Fy (net)²$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final magnitude of the resultant force (FR) calculated?

<p>86.60 N</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why the horizontal force component (Fx net) is not used in the final calculation of the resultant force magnitude.

<p>While Fx is a component of the net force, the calculation provided only refers to vertical forces for that specific resultant force evaluation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula used to calculate the horizontal component of a force vector?

<p>Fx = FA * cos(30°)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Calculate the vertical component (Fy) of the force vector given FA = 20 N and angle = 30°.

<p>Fy = 10 N</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the angle of 30 degrees represent in the context of force vector calculations?

<p>It represents the angle between the force vector and the horizontal axis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the horizontal component of the force vector (Fx) derived from its magnitude?

<p>Fx is derived by multiplying the force magnitude by the cosine of the angle: Fx = 20 * cos(30°).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Summarize the relationship between the force vector and its components based on the given information.

<p>A force vector can be resolved into horizontal and vertical components, which are perpendicular to each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you calculate the horizontal component (Fx) of a force when given the angle and the force magnitude?

<p>Fx is calculated using the formula Fx = FA * cos(θ). For FA = 400 N and θ = 20°, Fx equals 375.80 N.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the vertical component (Fy) of a force, and how is it calculated?

<p>Fy is calculated using the formula Fy = FA * sin(θ). For FA = 400 N and θ = 20°, Fy equals 136.81 N.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to resolve forces into their components (Fx and Fy)?

<p>Resolving forces into components is important for analyzing the effects of forces in two dimensions, helping to simplify calculations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the given problem, what would happen to the values of Fx and Fy if the angle increased to 30° while keeping FA constant?

<p>As the angle increases to 30°, Fx would decrease and Fy would increase, resulting in changes in their respective values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a force FA of 400 N acts at 20°, what does the direction 'downwards' for Fy indicate?

<p>The downward direction for Fy indicates that the vertical component of the force is acting in the opposite direction to the upward force, contributing to weight or downward motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you resolve a force into its x and y components?

<p>To resolve a force into its components, use the formulas $F_{ix} = F \cos \theta$ for the x-component and $F_{iy} = F \sin \theta$ for the y-component.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the magnitude of the resultant force from its components?

<p>The magnitude of the resultant force is calculated using the formula $FR = \sqrt{(Fx_{net})^2 + (Fy_{net})^2}$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does trigonometry play in force calculations?

<p>Trigonometry is used to break down forces into their components, allowing the calculation of the net force and resultant force magnitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the direction of the resultant force determined from its components?

<p>The direction of the resultant force is determined using the inverse tangent function: $\theta = \tan^{-1}(\frac{F_{y}}{F_{x}})$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the net forces in the x and y directions in force calculations?

<p>Net forces in the x and y directions are important for determining the overall effect of multiple forces acting on a point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Fx

The horizontal component of a force, measured in Newtons (N).

Fy

The vertical component of a force, measured in Newtons (N).

FA

The magnitude of a force, measured in Newtons (N).

θ (theta)

The angle between the force vector and the horizontal axis.

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Cosine (cos)

A mathematical function that returns the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse in a right triangle.

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Vertical Component of Force

The vertical component of a force is found by multiplying the force by the sine of its angle. It measures the force's upward or downward influence.

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Net Vertical Force

The net vertical force is the sum of all vertical forces acting on an object. It determines the object's overall upward or downward movement.

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Horizontal Component of Force

The horizontal component of a force is found by multiplying the force by the cosine of its angle. It measures the force's left or right influence.

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Resultant Force Calculation

The Pythagorean theorem calculates the magnitude of the resultant force by combining the squares of the net horizontal and vertical forces.

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Resultant Force

The resultant force (FR) is the combined effect of all forces acting on an object. It represents the single force that would produce the same effect as all the individual forces.

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Force Vector Resolution

Breaking down a force vector into its horizontal and vertical components.

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Horizontal Force Component (Fx)

The horizontal component of a force vector, calculated by multiplying the force magnitude by the cosine of the angle.

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Vertical Force Component (Fy)

The vertical component of a force vector, calculated by multiplying the force magnitude by the sine of the angle.

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Angle of a Force Vector

The angle between the force vector and the horizontal axis.

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Force Magnitude (FA)

The magnitude of the force vector, represented in units like Newtons (N).

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Resolving Force Components

Breaking down a force into its horizontal and vertical components. It uses trigonometry (sine and cosine) to find these components.

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Finding the Net Force

Calculating the overall force acting on an object by adding up all the individual forces in both the horizontal (x) and vertical (y) directions.

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Net Force

A force that is the result of adding up all the forces acting on one point or object.

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Magnitude and Direction of Force

Calculating the magnitude and direction of the resultant force (Fr) using the components of the force.

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Net Horizontal Force

The net horizontal force is the sum of all forces acting horizontally. In this case, it's the rightward force (Fx1) minus the leftward force (Fx2).

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Resultant Force (FR)

The resultant force (FR) is the single force that represents the combined effect of all forces acting on an object. It's calculated using the Pythagorean theorem.

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Study Notes

Force Components

  • Calculating the vertical and horizontal components of a force involve trigonometric functions.
  • The vertical component of a force (Fy) is determined using sine.
  • The horizontal component of a force (Fx) is calculated using cosine.
  • The net force in a given direction is the sum of all forces acting in that direction.
  • The overall force (resultant force, FR) is determined using the Pythagorean theorem (sum of the squared components).

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Test your knowledge on calculating the vertical and horizontal components of forces using trigonometric functions. This quiz will cover the principles of sine, cosine, and the Pythagorean theorem related to force analysis. Assess your understanding of how to determine the resultant force and net forces in specific directions.

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