Answer: If FB = 3 kN and u = 45, determine the magnitude

Chapter 2, Problem 2-30

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QUESTION:

If \(F_B = 3\ kN\) and \(\theta = 45^{\circ}\), determine the magnitude of the resultant force of the two tugboats and its direction measured clockwise from the positive x axis.

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QUESTION:

If \(F_B = 3\ kN\) and \(\theta = 45^{\circ}\), determine the magnitude of the resultant force of the two tugboats and its direction measured clockwise from the positive x axis.

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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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