An object is in equilibrium under four concurrent forces in the directions shown in figure. Find the magnitudes of →F1and→F2.
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Solution
The object is in equilibrium. Hence, (i) ΣFx=0 ∴8+4cos60∘−F2cos30∘=0 or 8+2−F2√32=0 or F2=20√3N (ii) ΣFy=0 ∴F1+4sin60∘−F2sin30∘=0 or F1+4√32−F22=0 or F1=F22−2√3=10√3−2√3 or F1=4√3N