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In summary, a device is used for surgical replacement of the knee joint and the question is about determining the component of a force along the x' and y axes using right angled triangles and trigonometry. However, the formula for calculating the component of a force along an axis at an angle theta is needed. The book that contains this information is unknown.
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By drawing right angled triangles and using trigonometry.
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Do you know the formula for the component of a force F along an axis at angle theta to the direction of F?
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which book is that pls answer 
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uniqueda
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which book is that pls answerlow9009 said:
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gneill
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The original post is from 2013 and the member made only the one post. It is rather unlikely that they will ever be back to answer your query.uniqueda said:
1. What is the difference between x and y component force?
The x and y component forces are the horizontal and vertical components of a force, respectively. The x component force acts in the direction of the x-axis, while the y component force acts in the direction of the y-axis.
2. How do I calculate the x and y component forces of a given force vector?
To calculate the x and y component forces, you can use trigonometric functions. The x component force can be found by multiplying the magnitude of the force by the cosine of the angle between the force vector and the x-axis. The y component force can be found by multiplying the magnitude of the force by the sine of the angle between the force vector and the y-axis.
3. Why is it important to find the x and y component forces of a force vector?
Finding the x and y component forces allows us to break down a single force into its individual components. This can be useful in various applications, such as analyzing the forces acting on an object or determining the direction of motion of an object.
4. Can the x and y component forces be negative?
Yes, the x and y component forces can be negative. This indicates that the force is acting in the opposite direction of the positive x or y axis. It is important to pay attention to the signs of the components when using them in calculations.
5. How do I combine the x and y component forces to find the resultant force?
To find the resultant force, you can use the Pythagorean theorem. The magnitude of the resultant force is equal to the square root of the sum of the squares of the x and y component forces. The direction of the resultant force can be found by taking the inverse tangent of the y component force divided by the x component force.
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