Two forces A and B pull horizontally on a heavy box. Force B is directed 20degrees W of N and pulls twice as hard as force A. The resultant of these two pulls is 400 N directly northward. What are the possible magnitudes of force B? (Ans 1= 306.65 N; Ans 2 = 695.69 N) What are the possible magnitudes and

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Two forces A and B pull horizontally on a heavy box. Force B is directed 20degrees W of N and pulls twice as hard as force A. The resultant of these two pulls is 400 N directly northward.

  • What are the possible magnitudes of force B? (Ans 1= 306.65 N; Ans 2 = 695.69 N)
  • What are the possible magnitudes and directions of force A? (Ans. 153.33 N; 46.84degrees E of N; 347.84 N; 46.84degrees E of S)
  • What solution is the more sensible solution and why? (Ans. 1 since the magnitudes are smaller)
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