CE2201_U2: Force defined by its magnitude and two points

on its line of action

F – force whose direction is defined by two co-ordinates
M(x1,y1,z1 and N(x2,y2,z2) on its line of action
MN – vector joining M & N, same direction as F
dx, dy, dz – scalar components of vector MN
𝑴𝑵 = 𝑀𝑁
Then, 𝑭 = 𝐹⃗
𝒙 𝒚 𝒛

If λ = unit vector along the line of action F ( along line MN),

̂ ̂
----(1) where
̂ ̂
Then, ---(2)
CE2201_U2: Force defined by its magnitude and two points
on its line of action
Then, scalar components F are: Also,
Q1:The line of action of three forces concurrent at the origin O pass respectively through
points A, B & C having coordinates:
The magnitude of the forces are Fa =178 N,
Fb=44.5 N & Fc=133.5 N. Find the magnitude and
direction of their resultant.