Solving for F1 Angle Components using Spherical Coordinates

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The discussion focuses on determining the coordinate direction angles α, β, and γ for the force vector F1 using spherical coordinates. The angle γ is calculated as 60 degrees, derived from the equation γ = 90 - 30. The participant suggests that α is 320 degrees based on a positive rotation in the XY-plane. The solution involves using the cosine of the angles squared to find the final angle, emphasizing the need to understand the relationship between the angles and their definitions in spherical coordinates.

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Homework Statement


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Specify the coordinate direction angle α,β,γ of F1.

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γ= 90-30 = 60
The only obvious one.

I have no clue how I'm supposed to see what the other are. α seems to me like it's 320 degrees because if you rotate in the positive direction on the XY-plane then that's where you'll end up.

To find the final angle I suppose I'm just supposed to use the equation with the cosine of all three angles squared.
 
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You need to start by clearly stating the definitions of the angles.
 
Hint 1: The components of a unit vector in a direction give the direction cosines.

Hint 2: How are your given angles related to spherical coordinate angles?
 

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