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ellus Three horizontal forces are pulling on a ring, at rest. F1 is 12.0 N at a 0° angle, and F2 is 18.0 N at a 90° direction
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Explanation:
Three forces are in equilibrium .
Let us represent forces in vector form ie in the form of i and j .
F₁ is acting along positive x axis ( at a 0° angle )
F₁ = 12 i
F₂ is acting along positive y axis ( at a 90° direction)
F₂ = 18 j
Suppose F₃ is represented by X i + Y j
Total of three forces is zero .
F₁ + F₂ + F₃ = 0
12 i + 18 j + F₃ = 0
F₃ = – 12i – 18 j
So x – component of F₃ = – 12 i
X – component of F₃ is equal to 12 N in magnitude and is acting in negative x direction ie at 180° direction .
similarly y – component is 18 N acting in negative y direction.