Find the forces if given resultant.

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The discussion focuses on determining the individual forces (F1 and F2) when the resultant force (R) is known. The user expresses familiarity with calculating the resultant from given forces but seeks guidance on the reverse process. The solution involves applying the equations of equilibrium, specifically using the sum of forces in the x-direction (\Sigma F_x = R_x) and the sum of forces in the y-direction (\Sigma F_y = R_y) to isolate and calculate the individual forces.

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Find the forces...if given resultant.

the problem is in the link below...

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f46/maximus11373/353.jpg


i fully understand how to find the resultant when given the forces but do not know how to find the forces when given the resultant.

my question is...what are the forces and how do i find them.
 
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F1 and F2 are the forces and R is the resultant.

The easiest thing to do is to put \Sigma F_x =R_x \ and \ \Sigma F_y = R_y
 

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