Three forces of magnitude 30, 60 and P acting at a point are in equilibrium. If the angle between the first two is 60°, the value of P is
307
303
206
252
The explanation for the correct answer.
Find the magnitude of P
Given: Magnitude of two forces 30, 60 and the angle between them is 60°
The magnitude of P is equal to the resultant of the other two forces.
Resultant θθ= a2+b2+2abcosθ
P = 302+602+2×30×60×cos60°P = 900+3600+3600×12P = 6300P = 307
Hence option (a) is the correct answer.