Resolving forces of a particles in equi

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Forces of 4N, 5N, and 8N act on a particle at bearings of 000°, 090°, and 210°, respectively. To find the resultant force, the forces must be broken down into their components using trigonometric functions. The equation F = Fx + Fy is essential, where Fx and Fy represent the horizontal and vertical components of the forces. A diagram can aid in visualizing the components and their directions. Ultimately, summing the components will yield the magnitude and bearing of the resultant force.
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Forces of magnitude 4N, 5N and 8 N act on a particle in directions whose bearings are 000° , 090° and 210 ° respectively. Find the magnitude of the resultant force and the bearing of the direction in which it acts

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I think that the resultant force is in between the 4N and the 5N forces. However I am not sure as i guessed that. I am not sure what to do next.


Plz help
Thanks
 
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Force is a vector therefore has magnitude and direction. Break the forces into its components.
 
Midy1420 said:
Force is a vector therefore has magnitude and direction. Break the forces into its components.

how?
 
http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/vectors/u3l3b.html . I would show how to resolve forces but I would need to draw a diagram...
 
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right F = Fx + Fy where Fx = Fcos(theta) + FSin(theta) relative to the coordinate system. Once you find all the components you can add all the Fx's and Fy's
 
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