The 7.4 N weight is in equilibrium under
the influence of the three forces acting on it.
The F force acts from above on the left at
an angle of a with the horizontal. The 5.9 N
force acts from above on the right at an angle
of 44° with the horizontal. The force 7.4 N
acts straight down.
Ĵ
44°
5.9 N
7.4 N
What is the magnitude of the force F?
Answer in units of N.
part 2 of 2
What is the angle a of the force F as shown
in the figure?