Finding the Resultant of Three Forces on a Particle

In summary, the question is asking about the direction of the resultant of three forces acting on a particle at the origin. The forces are a 65 N force at 30 degrees, a 30N force at 180 degrees, and a 20 N force at 250 degrees. The solution involves using vector addition, which is commutative, to find the resultant of two forces and then using that resultant and the remaining force to find the angle.
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Homework Statement


Three forces act on a particle. What is the direction of the resultant of these forces.
The three forces are: a 65 N force at 30 degrees, a 30N force at 180 degress (going towards the negative x-direction), and a 20 N force at 250 degrees (in the negative x and y directions) the object being at the origin


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i just want to know if i could just find the resultant of two forces, than take that resultant and the remaining force and take the resultant of that and find the angle
 
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Vector addition is commutative: (A+B) + C = A + (B+C). So yeah, that should work.
 
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thanks
 

1. What are the three forces on a particle?

The three forces on a particle are gravitational force, electromagnetic force, and nuclear force. These forces act on a particle at the same time and can either be attractive or repulsive.

2. How do these forces affect the motion of a particle?

The gravitational force and electromagnetic force can affect the motion of a particle by changing its velocity or direction. The nuclear force, on the other hand, is responsible for keeping the particles in the nucleus of an atom together.

3. Can these forces be measured?

Yes, these forces can be measured using various scientific instruments and techniques. For example, gravitational force can be measured using a scale or spring balance, while electromagnetic force can be measured using an electrometer or magnetometer.

4. Are these forces constant?

No, these forces are not constant. The strength of these forces can vary depending on the distance between the particles, their masses, and the medium they are in. For example, gravitational force decreases with distance, while electromagnetic force increases with the amount of charge.

5. How do these forces contribute to our understanding of the universe?

These forces play a crucial role in understanding the behavior of particles and objects in the universe. They help explain phenomena such as gravity, electricity, and magnetism, and are the basis for many scientific theories and equations.

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