BLT3

2.55. If the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the bracket is to be 450 N directed
along the positive u axis, determine the magnitude of F1 and its direction  .
2.56. If the resultant force acting on the bracket is required to be a minimum, determine the
magnitudes of F1 and the resultant force. Set   300 .

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2.82. Three forces act on the ring. If the resultant force FR has a magnitude and direction as

shown, determine the magnitude and the coordinate direction angles of force F3 .

2.83. Determine the coordinate direction angles of F1 and FR . (BLTA3  F1  36.90 ,

 F1  90.00 ,  F1  53.10 ,  R  69.30 ,  R  52.20 ,  R  45.00 )

Probs 2.82/83