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Got part i okay but stuck on how to do second part? Thanks ImageUploadedByStudent Room1421362103.626960.jpg


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Original post by GM16
Got part i okay but stuck on how to do second part? Thanks ImageUploadedByStudent Room1421362103.626960.jpg


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Reply 2
Original post by GM16
Got part i okay but stuck on how to do second part? Thanks ImageUploadedByStudent Room1421362103.626960.jpg


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diagram
resolve forces vertically and horizontaly
box is in equilibrium
2 equations
you find a and P
Resolve horizontally and vertically
Reply 4
Original post by TeeEm
diagram
resolve forces vertically and horizontaly
box is in equilibrium
2 equations
you find a and P


What two equations should I have? I've got one for horizontal but am confused as to how to make the second one


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Reply 5
Original post by GM16
What two equations should I have? I've got one for horizontal but am confused as to how to make the second one


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vertically:

Psina + weight = Normal reaction
Reply 6
Original post by TeeEm
vertically:

Psina + weight = Normal reaction


I had that but was unsure if it was correct. What do I do from here? I had this question in a mock and got to here and wasn't sure what to do after


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Original post by GM16
I had that but was unsure if it was correct. What do I do from here? I had this question in a mock and got to here and wasn't sure what to do after


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you solve the equations simultaneously (horizontal and vertical) by substitution
Reply 8
Original post by TeeEm
you solve the equations simultaneously (horizontal and vertical) by substitution


Ahh okay, thanks a lot


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Original post by GM16
Ahh okay, thanks a lot


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hope it works

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