VECTOR MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERS W/CON >B
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Chapter 2.2, Problem 2.42P
PROBLEM 2.42
For the block of Problems 2.37 and 2.38, determine (a) the required value of α if the resultant of the three forces shown is to be parallel to the incline, (b) the corresponding magnitude of the resultant.
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VECTOR MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERS W/CON >B
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