Is My Homework Answer Right?: Solving Fx, Fy, & FR

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Start date Oct 15, 2015
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The calculated forces Fx and Fy are -703N and 707.8N, respectively, leading to a resultant force (FR) of 997N. However, the provided answer states that FR should be 867N. The discrepancy may arise from misunderstanding the problem, as it only requests the resultant force of F1 and F2. Clarifying the components involved in the calculation could resolve the difference. Therefore, it's essential to review the problem requirements to ensure accurate calculations.

Oct 15, 2015

werson tan

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I have Fx = -800sin60 + 600cos45 -450sin75=-703N
Fy= 800cos60 -450cos75 + 600cos75 = 707.8N
FR = 997N , but te ans given is FR = 867N , is my ans wrong ? or the given ans wrong ?

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Oct 15, 2015

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In the statement only the resultant force of F₁ + F₂ is requested - maybe that's where the difference is coming from.

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