- #1
jegues
- 1,097
- 3
Homework Statement
Determine the magnitude of the u and v-components of the 4kN force shown in the figure.
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
I'm confused, am I suppose to assign u and v a magnitude and direction in order to obtain a resultant force of 4kN horizontally?
The answers in the book are given as follows:
u = 4.11 kN
v = 2.44 kN
If I'm suppose to answer the question the way I think I do then,
[tex]
Fy=Usin(35) + Vsin(105) = 0[/tex]
Also,
[tex]
Fx=Ucos(35) + Vcos(105) = 4[/tex]
2 equations, 2 unknowns I can solve it but I don't think I'm doing this the right way, any ideas?