Question: For the hook support of Problem 2.11, determine, using trigonometry, the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the two forces applied to the support

For the hook support of Problem 2.11, determine, using trigonometry, the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the two forces applied to the support knowing that P = 10 lb and α = 40°. Problem 2.11: Two forces are applied as shown to a hook support. Using trigonometry and knowing that the magnitude of P is 14 lb, determine

(a) The required angle α if the resultant R of the two forces applied to the support is to be horizontal, 

(b) The corresponding magnitude of R

20 lb 30°

20 lb 30

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