Consider the following data:
R = 34000 N, rise for R = 1, run for R = –3
S = 58000 N, rise for S = 9, run for R = –16
What angle does the resultant make with the positive x-axis?
Multiple Choice
214.675º
139.675º
154.675º
164.675º
As the given run values are negative, both R and S will be in the second quadrant.
Using the rise and run values, we can find the angles made by R and S with the negative x-axis
for R,
for S,
The net component of the resultant in the negative x-axis is
The net component of the resultant in the positive y-axis is
Therefore, the angle made by the resultant with the negative x-axis is
Therefore, the angle made by the resultant with the positive x-axis is
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