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So I have a mechanics question 2.65 of which I have deduced the following :
x-Component of all forces
F1 = 150 cos30
F2= 150 cos \alpha
F3 = 150 cos(\alpha+50)
y-Components of all forces
F1 = -150 sin30
F2 = 150 sin \alpha
F3 = 150 cos(50-\alpha)
Finally, R = \sqrt{(\Sigma Fx)^2 + (\Sigma Fy)^2}
Now we know the resultant is at max 600 N, how do we go about solving \alpha ? I tried applying various trig formulas like angle addition and subtraction, but I couldn't isolate \alpha. How would you go about solving for alpha?
x-Component of all forces
F1 = 150 cos30
F2= 150 cos \alpha
F3 = 150 cos(\alpha+50)
y-Components of all forces
F1 = -150 sin30
F2 = 150 sin \alpha
F3 = 150 cos(50-\alpha)
Finally, R = \sqrt{(\Sigma Fx)^2 + (\Sigma Fy)^2}
Now we know the resultant is at max 600 N, how do we go about solving \alpha ? I tried applying various trig formulas like angle addition and subtraction, but I couldn't isolate \alpha. How would you go about solving for alpha?