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On the graph to the right, draw a coordinate Axis. Draw in the two force vectors. Show by adding the vectors graphically that the net force on the central ring is zero. Verify this algebraically by showing that the sum of the components is also zero. - YEN+ 90 = ON Now, notice that you can slide the ring back and forth along the r axis, placing it at any distance, and the ring will stay in place. This means that every point along the r axis is an equilibrium point. Explain why this is the case. The forces Cancel it does not matter the position. Now we're going to change the axes. Remove the two pulleys, and place them at angles of 90' and 270", respectively. Keeping the a axis along 0 = 0, we've now placed the forces along the y axis. Repeat the earlier analysis with the new forces. 1D Trial 2 Results Force Magnitude (N) |Direction (0) Vector 13