Question

Can you help me please?

Answer 1

Answer

option B)

19N

Explanation

If the object is at equilibrium, then the net force acting upon the object should be 0 N. Thus, if all the forces are added together, horizontal and vertical forces separately, then the resultant force (the vector sum) should be 0 Newton.

As we only need to find the magnitude of x-component of force F

so find all x component/horizontal forces acting on the object.

50cos(40) - 40cos(25) + 30cos(55) + x = 0

38.30 - 36.25 + 17.21 + x + = 0

19.26 + x = 0

x = - 19.26

x ≈ 19 (magnitude only)