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AnthonyC
Jun1-05, 11:35 AM
Hi again,

we're starting dynamics now and the example problem in the book is very confusing, I don't understand how they got their answer.

tanΘ = opposite/adjacent
= 5.0 N/7.0 N
= 36 degrees

It must be very simple, but I can't get 36 degrees when I try it.

What do I need to input into my calculator to recieve this answer?

AnthonyC
Jun1-05, 11:46 AM
Oops! I figured it out, I hadn't put my calculator into degree mode!

morry
Jun1-05, 09:44 PM
Good to hear it was only something simple. I used to get stuck for ages wondering why my answers were coming out funny.