The resultant force, R, is related to two concurrent forces, X and Y, acting at right angles to one another, by the formula R^2

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melamori03 [73]

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The resultant force, R, is related to two concurrent forces, X and Y, acting at right angles to one another, by the formula R^2

= X^2 = Y^2 . Rewrite the formula for Y.

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erastovalidia [21] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-15T10:03:13+03:00

erastovalidia [21]3 years ago

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The two forces X and Y are acting at right angles which means the value of the resultant R is hypotenuse of the right triangle with X and Y as legs. This means R is governed by Pythagorean theorem: R^2 = X^2 + Y^2 Rewriting in terms of Y Y^2 = R^2 – X^2 Y = sqrt(R^2 – X^2)