Answer: The force acting on the gear tooth is F = 20 lb.

Chapter 2, Problem 2-13

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QUESTION:

The force acting on the gear tooth is F = 20 lb. Resolve this force into two components acting along the lines aa and bb.

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QUESTION:

The force acting on the gear tooth is F = 20 lb. Resolve this force into two components acting along the lines aa and bb.

ANSWER:

Step 1 of 5

In this problem, we need to resolve the given force into two components along the line  and .

Step  2 of 5

To calculate the equivalent force along the lines  and , we need to illustrate a triangular force showing the components of the force  along the required lines. Then, we will use the law of sines to get the magnitudes.

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