Refer to the diagram shown below.
When the two forces F₁ and F₂ are added vectorially, the resultant force is R.
The angle x = 180° - 50° = 130°.
From the Law of Cosines, obtain
R² = F₁² + F₂² - 2F₁F₂ cos(130°)
Note that 2 cos(130°) = -1.2856.
Answer:
R = √(F₁²+ F₂² + 1.2856 F₁F₂ )
When the two forces F₁ and F₂ are added vectorially, the resultant force is R.
The angle x = 180° - 50° = 130°.
From the Law of Cosines, obtain
R² = F₁² + F₂² - 2F₁F₂ cos(130°)
Note that 2 cos(130°) = -1.2856.
Answer:
R = √(F₁²+ F₂² + 1.2856 F₁F₂ )