A trolley that moves along a horizontal beam is acted upon by two forces as shown. Determine by trigonometry the magnitude and direction of the force P so that the resultant is a vertical force of 2500N.
A trolley that moves along a horizontal beam is acted upon by two forces as shown. Determine by trigonometry the magnitude and direction of the force P so that the resultant is a vertical force of 2500N.
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Chapter2: Basic Operations With Force Systems
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Problem 2.11P: Knowing that the resultant of the two forces is directed along AB, determine F2.
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A trolley that moves along a horizontal beam is acted upon by two forces
as shown. Determine by trigonometry the magnitude and direction of the
15°
force P so that the resultant is a vertical force of 2500 N.
1600 N
P](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fe89382d8-d184-4fb9-ac3a-490a5bc1cb4c%2Fc6375828-276b-48d6-a684-efa6bfbb7fd2%2Fdaxx97_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEM 2.7
A trolley that moves along a horizontal beam is acted upon by two forces
as shown. Determine by trigonometry the magnitude and direction of the
15°
force P so that the resultant is a vertical force of 2500 N.
1600 N
P
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