Question

Two for are at an angle at 120 ,the bigger forces is 40N and the resultant is perpendicular to the smaller one. find the smaller force ​

Answer 1

Answer:

smaller force is 20

Explanation:

Let, magnitude of the smaller force be F Newton.

Now, the resultant force makes an angle 90° with the smaller force. So, angle between resultant force and the larger force = (120° - 90°) = 30°.

So, tan 30° = (F * sin 120°) / (40 + F * cos 120°)

(1 / √3) = {F * (√3) / 2} / {40 + F * (- 1 / 2)}

80 - F = 3F

4F = 80

F = 20.

So, magnitude of smaller force is 20 Newtons.