Optimizing Cable Direction for Minimum Force in Vector Addition of Forces

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The discussion focuses on determining the direction of a third cable to minimize its force while maintaining a resultant force from two known cables. The user has calculated the resultant force (FR) from the two cables, yielding a magnitude of approximately 1605.28. However, there is confusion regarding the term "minimum" in the context of the problem. The goal is to find the angle θ that minimizes the force F in the third cable while balancing the resultant force. Clarification on the method to achieve this minimum force is requested.
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Homework Statement


Three cables pull on the pipe such that they create a resultant force having magnitude FR. If two
of the cables are subjected to known forces, as shown in the figure, determine the direction θ of
the third cable so that the magnitude of force F in this cable is a minimum. All forces lie in the
x–y plane.What is the magnitude of F? Hint: First find the resultant of the two known forces.
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I have the solution
but i don't understand "minimum" in this question?
"the third cable so that the magnitude of force F in this cable is a minimum. "
 
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Suy said:
...determine the direction θ of the third cable so that the magnitude of force F in this cable is a minimum.

F_{R}=\left[1200sin45\textdegree+800cos30\textdegree\right]\hat{i}+\left[1200cos45\textdegree-800sin30\textdegree\right]\hat{j}

F_{R}=1541.35\hat{i}+448.53\hat{j}

\left|F_{R}\right|=1605.28

tan^{-1}\left (\frac{448.53}{1541.35}\right)=16.22\textdegree

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