Resultant effect of number forces acting simultaneously

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Discussion Overview

The discussion focuses on methods for finding the resultant force when multiple forces act simultaneously on a body, specifically addressing both coplanar and non-coplanar forces. Participants explore the application of these methods in different planes and the challenges associated with forces that are not perpendicular to each other.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks methods to find the resultant force for multiple forces acting on a body in different planes that are not perpendicular.
  • Another participant questions whether this topic has already been covered in previous discussions, suggesting that the existing methods focus on coplanar forces.
  • A third participant reiterates the concern that the methods discussed are applicable only to coplanar forces, not non-coplanar forces.
  • One participant proposes breaking down each force into its x, y, and z components, suggesting that the same strategies used for 2-D force composition could be applied.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the applicability of existing methods to non-coplanar forces, indicating that multiple competing views remain on how to approach the problem.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights limitations in addressing non-coplanar forces and the potential need for additional methods or clarifications regarding the application of existing strategies.

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Hello Friends,
I want to discuss about methods to find resultant force for number of forces acting simultaneously on a body in same plane

have a look at this
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http://www.scienceinfusion.com/force-and-composition-of-forces/


Is there any method to find out resultant for number of forces acting on a body but in different planes which are not perpendicular to each other ?
 
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Has that not already been discussed at

http://www.scienceinfusion.com/force-and-composition-of-forces/ ?
 
Qwertywerty said:
Has that not already been discussed at

http://www.scienceinfusion.com/force-and-composition-of-forces/ ?

These methods are for coplanar forces not for non-coplaner forces.
 
You could break down each force into its x,y,z components, at which point the same strategies of composing forces in 2-d will apply.
 

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