2.6 More on vectors
Two tugboats are pulling a ship, each with a force of 8.0 kN, and with an angle of 40° between the cables (Figure 8). Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant force.
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by CartwheelsTwo tugboats are pulling a ship, each with a force of 8.0 kN, and with an angle of 40° between the cables (Figure 8). Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant force.
Should be a fairly standard vector (tip to tail) addition or use simple trig.
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