The three forces (magnitudes 100 lb, 200 lb, and P) combine to produce a resultant R (Figure

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The three forces (magnitudes 100 lb, 200 lb, and P) combine to produce a resultant R (Figure P4.9). The three forces act in known directions, but the numerical value P is unknown.

(a) What should the magnitude of P be so that the resultant is as small as possible?

(b) For that value, what angle does the resultant make relative to the positive x-axis?


Figure P4.9

200 lb 100 lb 60° 40° P

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An Introduction To Mechanical Engineering

ISBN: 9781111576820

3rd Edition

Authors: Jonathan Wickert, Kemper Lewis

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