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The discussion centers on solving a 3D vector problem involving resultant forces F1 and F2. The user successfully calculated the X, Y, and Z components for F1 but struggled with F2, specifically determining the X and Z components. A hint was provided, suggesting the use of the unit vector in the F2 direction, represented as (a,b,c), and the angles between this vector and the coordinate axes, which are both 60 degrees with respect to the Y and Z axes.

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So this first question

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2qls4s4&s=4

I figured out F1 X,Y,Z but for F2 I cannot seem to figure it out at all, it seems impossible. I can only figure out the Y axis but not the X and Z, any ideas?
 
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Hi hisoko! :smile:

Hint: call the unit vector in the F2 direction (a,b,c).

Then you know that the angle between (a,b,c) and (0,0,1), and the angle between (a,b,c) and (0,1,0), are both 60º. :wink:
 

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