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Two force of 20N and 40N act at a

Point and the angle between them is 50 degrees.
Find the resultant force
Find the direction using sine rule

User Stcho
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R=√20²+40²+2.20.40 cos 50

R=55 N

R/sin β = F/sin α

55/sin 50 = 40/sin α

α = 33°

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