3.

Use the method of trigonometry to determine the resultant

of the two forces acting on the eye-hook as shown. Give your
answer in polar coordinate and rectangular coordinate form.

25

25

5N
8N

Definition:

R = F = A + B,

Add the 8 N and 5 N forces head to tail, then close the polygon with the
Resultant force.

25

25

5N
8N

5N

Definition:

R = F = A + B,

Add the 8 N and 5 N forces head to tail, then close the polygon with the
Resultant force.

25

25

8N

5N
25
25
5N

Definition:

R = F = A + B,

Since you know two sides, work on geometry to get the included angle.
Apply the Law of Cosines.

25

25

8N

5N
25
25
5N

Law of Cosines:

R = 8 + 5 - (2 * 8 * 5 * cos 50)

Therefore,

R = (8 + 5 - (2 * 8 * 5 * cos 50))
R = 6.13 N magnitude.

Now you need the orientation of R measured from the x-axis.

25

8N
25
25
5N

Law of Sines: sine / 5 N = sine 50 / R

= sin -1 ( 5N * sin 50 / 6.13 )
= 38.67

+ 25 =

63.67

Final answer in polar and rectangular coordinates.

25

8N
25
25
5N

Vector R = 6.13 N - 63.67

in polar coordinates

Vector R = 2.72 - 5.49

in rectangular coordinates

4. Determine the resultant of the tensions in cables AB and AC

acting on the pin at A on the wall. TAB = 450 lb, TAC = 480 lb
y

45 in

R = F = TAB + TAC

60 in

z
x
60 in
C

Determine each cable tension as a force vector.

Determine the x-, y-, and z-components by proportion.
y

45 in

R = F = TAB + TAC

60 in

Direction, AC = -45 + 60 + 60 k
Length AB = (45 + 60 + 60)
= 96
B

z
x

Direction, AB = -45 + 60 k
Length AB = (45 + 60) = 75

60 in
C

TAB = 450 lb, T / d = 450 lb / 75 = 6 / 1 ratio

TAC = 480 lb, T / d = 480 lb / 96 = 5 / 1 ratio
y

45 in

60 in

Force, TAC = 5(-45 + 60 + 60 k)

TAC = 300 - 225 + 300 k

z
x

Force, TAB = 6( -45 + 60 k)

TAB = -270 + 360 k

60 in
C

Since R = F = TAB + TAC

Force, TAB = 6( -45 + 60 k)

TAB =

-270 + 360 k

Force, TAC = 5(-45 + 60 + 60 k)

TAC = 300 - 225 + 300 k

R = 300 - 495 + 660 k

With a magnitude of (300 + 495 + 660)

/R/ = 877.85 lb.