SOLUTION: the resultant of two force is 73lb find the angle between it and each of the forces if they are 45 and 51 lb

Question 986535: the resultant of two force is 73lb find the angle between it and each of the forces if they are 45 and 51 lb
Answer by vleith(2983) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Lets assume the force is along the x axis. Lets assume the 51lb force is also along the x axis.
What angle is the 45lb force at wrt to the x axis such that the total force along x is 73?

60.7 degrees =x
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