Static Equilibrium Experiment: Calculations and Analysis | P182A-10.042

[cali_sk8er205]

im working on an experiment about static equilibrium and i need help with number 3 on the calculations and analysis

1. how do you find the horizontal and vertical % of F4?
2. how do you make a graph out of the vectors found under the procedures section?
3. how do you find the residual from that graph?

http://tonydude.net/physics_lab/p195_labs/indi_labs/P182A-10.042.Equilibrium.pdf

 

[Hootenanny]

As you have been told several times before, you are expected to show some effort in solving the problem yourself.

 

[thomate1]

To find the horizontal and vertical percentages of F4, you will need to use trigonometric calculations. First, draw a free body diagram of the system and label all the forces acting on it. Then, use the trigonometric ratios (sin, cos, tan) to find the horizontal and vertical components of F4. Once you have these values, you can calculate the percentages by dividing the respective component by the total force of F4.

To make a graph out of the vectors found under the procedures section, you can plot the vectors as points on a coordinate system. The x-axis can represent the horizontal component and the y-axis can represent the vertical component. You can then connect the points to create a vector diagram.

To find the residual from the graph, you will need to compare the vector diagram with the theoretical vector diagram for the system. The residual is the difference between the two diagrams. You can calculate the magnitude and direction of the residual using trigonometric calculations. This will help you determine the accuracy of your experimental results.