Answer: If the resultant force of the two tugboats is 3

Chapter 2, Problem 2-29

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QUESTION:

If the resultant force of the two tugboats is 3 kN, directed along the positive x axis, determine the required magnitude of force \(F_B\) and its direction \(\theta\).

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QUESTION:

If the resultant force of the two tugboats is 3 kN, directed along the positive x axis, determine the required magnitude of force \(F_B\) and its direction \(\theta\).

ANSWER:

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The resultant force can be solved using the triangle law. Construct a triangle as shown below. Connect the tail of  force to the head of  force.

Note that components are in tail-head connection while component and resultant are either tail-tail or head-head connections.

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