Force X has a magnitude of 1230 pounds, and Force Y has a magnitude of 1510 pounds. They act on a single point at an angle of 75° to each other. Find the magnitude of the equilibrant and the angle between the equilibrant and the 1230-pound force. What is the magnitude of the equilibrant? (Round to the nearest tenth.) pounds

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Force X has a magnitude of 1230 pounds, and Force Y has a magnitude of 1510 pounds. They act on a single point
at an angle of 75° to each other. Find the magnitude of the equilibrant and the angle between the equilibrant and the
1230-pound force.
What is the magnitude of the equilibrant?
(Round to the nearest tenth.)
pounds
Transcribed Image Text:Force X has a magnitude of 1230 pounds, and Force Y has a magnitude of 1510 pounds. They act on a single point at an angle of 75° to each other. Find the magnitude of the equilibrant and the angle between the equilibrant and the 1230-pound force. What is the magnitude of the equilibrant? (Round to the nearest tenth.) pounds
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