Two horses are pulling a box in two different directions as shown in the below image. The image shows one 30.0 N force due north
and one 30.0 N force due east.
What is the magnitude of the force needed to stop the horses and bring the box into equilibrium? Describe your calculations. Where would you locate the rope to apply the force?
What is the magnitude of the force needed to stop the horses and bring the box into equilibrium? Describe your calculations. Where would you locate the rope to apply the force?
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Answer:
Explanation:
Given
Required
Find x
Since the triangle is a 45-45-90 triangle, the following relationship exists
--- i.e. the other legs are equal
So, we have:
Divide both sides by 2
Take square roots of both sides
Simplify