I'm sorry, but I seem to be ignorant of basic terminology.
I THINK I can resolve forces in horizontal and vertical directions. I understand adding a negative force to a positive in a straight line results in a reduced force. Where I seem to break down, is when a force divides and when it...
Homework Statement
A rope is tied to a tree 10 feet up, and held out horizontally.
A diagonal post rests at the bottom of the tree and goes up at a 60 degree angle. At a height of 10 feet the rope intersects the diagonal post and they are tied together. This creates a 30/60/90 triangle of...