It wants alpha as the angle between the moment axis and the x axis, and beta as the angle between the moment axis and the y axis. I have tried inputting the following:
\alpha = 121, \beta = 31
\alpha = 149, \beta = 31
\alpha = 31, \beta = 59
\alpha = 59, \beta = 31
With no success. Given the...
Homework Statement
[PLAIN]http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/5139/physicsproblem.jpg
If F1 = 110 lb and F2 = 300 lb, determine the magnitude and coordinate direction angles of the resultant couple moment.
Homework Equations
MR = \Sigmar x F, M = Fd
The Attempt at a Solution...
Hey PhysicsForums. Long time reader looking for some assistance
Homework Statement
[PLAIN]http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/3923/physicsg.jpg
2. The attempt at a solution
I'm pretty sure the idea is to find the unit position vector to point A, and the force vector F.
I found...