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A hoist trolley is subjected to the three forces shown. Knowing that α = 40°, determine (a) The required magnitude of the force P if the resultant of the three forces is to be vertical, (b) The corresponding magnitude of the resultant.

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Cornwell asked 1 year ago

A hoist trolley is subjected to the three forces shown. Knowing that α = 40°, determine
(a) The required magnitude of the force P if the resultant of the three forces is to be vertical,
(b) The corresponding magnitude of the resultant.
A hoist trolley is subjected to the three forces shown.

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S gill answered 1 year ago

a)The resultant force in vertical direction then x component of the resultant force is zero. Fx = F1x+F2x+P Fx = −400cos(40)+200sin(40)+P P = 177.86 N b)The magnitude of resultant force in vertical direction: Fy = F1y+F2y Tu = −400cos(40)−200sin(40) Fy =−435 N(downward)

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