A-LevelMathematicsMechanics9709/41 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q34 Marks
Coplanar forces of magnitudes 52N, 39N and PN act at a point in the directions shown in [Figure 3.1]. The system is in equilibrium. Find the values of P and θ.
- Find the values of P and θ.[4]
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- *M1 Resolving in any direction to get an equation
- A1 Pcosθ=39 OR Psinθ=52
- DM1 Attempt to solve for either P or θ from equations with the correct number of relevant terms.
- A1 P=65 AND θ=53.1
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