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How do you find the net force in vector addition, for example if I have F1 = 64 N @ 30 degrees and F2 = 45 N @ 45 degrees and F3 = 78 N @ 330 degrees how would I go about finding the net force?
Appelgater said:Okay so the question says "What is the net force acting on an object that has the following forces on it", so how do I find that if
F1 = 64 N @ 30 degrees
F2 = 45 N @ 45 degrees
F3 = 78 N @ 330 degrees
Net force in vector addition refers to the overall force acting on an object, taking into account both magnitude and direction. It is calculated by adding together all the individual forces acting on the object, taking into account their direction and magnitude.
The direction of the net force in vector addition is determined by the vector sum of all the individual forces acting on the object. This can be done graphically or by using trigonometric functions such as sine, cosine, and tangent.
Yes, the net force in vector addition can be zero if all the individual forces acting on an object cancel each other out. This can happen when the forces are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction.
The angle between vectors can greatly affect the net force in vector addition. When the angle is 0 degrees, the forces are acting in the same direction and will add together to create a larger net force. When the angle is 180 degrees, the forces are acting in opposite directions and will cancel each other out, resulting in a net force of 0.
Yes, the net force in vector addition can be larger than the individual forces if the forces are acting in the same direction. For example, if two forces of 5 Newtons each are acting in the same direction, the net force will be 10 Newtons.