Question

Set F1 = 5N at 0 degrees, F2= 5N at 90 degrees, F3 = 5N at 270 degrees and run the simulation. Using trigonometry, what net force of F4 in the negative x-direction is necessary to produce an angle of 15 degrees between F2 and F3 and the y-axis? Set F4 to that value and run the simulation. Does the angle formed approximate 15 degrees?

Answer 1

Answer: find the solution in the explanation

Explanation:

Let's use resolution of forces by resolving into x - component and y- component.

X - component.

Sum of forces = F1 - F3 - F4cos 15

Sum of forces = 0

5 - 5 - 0.97F4 = 0

- 0.97 F4 = 0

F4 = 0

Y - component

Sum of forces = F2 + F4 sin 15

Sum of forces = 0

5 + 0.26F4 = 0

0.26 F4 = -5

F4 = -5/0.26

F4 = -19.23 N

Simulating F4 back into the equation

Sum of forces = F1 - F3 - F4cos 15

- F4cos Ø = 0

- (-19.23) cos Ø = 0

Cos Ø = 0

Ø = 1

Does the angle formed approximate 15 degrees ? NO