If the resultant force of the two tugboats is required to be directed towards the positive x axis, and FB is to be a minimum, determine the magnitude of FR. Determine the magnitude of FB and angle theta.

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If the resultant force of the two tugboats is required to be directed towards the positive x axis, and FB is to be a minimum, determine the magnitude of FR.

Determine the magnitude of FB and angle theta.

Foc = 228.9
For = R(AX) →98.1 -360 (4)
30.
[
21
C
K380
30
98.1
X₁ = 18+ ² + 2 =
360
AF 2KN
For=98. INSP
SO
Fb
+2=227
x
Transcribed Image Text:Foc = 228.9 For = R(AX) →98.1 -360 (4) 30. [ 21 C K380 30 98.1 X₁ = 18+ ² + 2 = 360 AF 2KN For=98. INSP SO Fb +2=227 x
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FA=2kN

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Resultant Force

 Force FB with angle 

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