What should the magnitude of P be so that the resultant is as small as possible? (Express your answer using four significant figures.)

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Problem 1.41P: The length of the position vector r is 240 mm. Determine the rectangular components of (a) r; and...
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The three forces (magnitudes F = 120 lb, F2 = 60 lb, and P) combine to produce a resultant R. The three forces act in known directions, but the numerical value of P is unknown.
60°
40°
a. What should the magnitude of P be so that the resultant is as small as possible? (Express your answer using four significant figures.)
P =
lb
b. For that value, what angle does the resultant make relative to the positive x-axis? (Express your answer using two significant figures.)
counterclockwise from the positive x-axis.
Transcribed Image Text:The three forces (magnitudes F = 120 lb, F2 = 60 lb, and P) combine to produce a resultant R. The three forces act in known directions, but the numerical value of P is unknown. 60° 40° a. What should the magnitude of P be so that the resultant is as small as possible? (Express your answer using four significant figures.) P = lb b. For that value, what angle does the resultant make relative to the positive x-axis? (Express your answer using two significant figures.) counterclockwise from the positive x-axis.
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