A trolley that moves along a horizontal beam is acted upon by two forces as shown. (a) Knowing that a = 25°, determine by trigonometry the magnitude of the force P so that the resultant force exerted on the trolley is vertical. (b) What is the corresponding magnitude of the resultant? 1600 N 15°

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A trolley that moves along a horizontal beam is acted upon by two forces as shown. (a) Knowing that a = 25°,
determine by trigonometry the magnitude of the force P so that the resultant force exerted on the trolley is
vertical. (b) What is the corresponding magnitude of the resultant?
1600 N
15°
α
P
Transcribed Image Text:A trolley that moves along a horizontal beam is acted upon by two forces as shown. (a) Knowing that a = 25°, determine by trigonometry the magnitude of the force P so that the resultant force exerted on the trolley is vertical. (b) What is the corresponding magnitude of the resultant? 1600 N 15° α P
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