Using the triangle shown in the figure for reference, calculate the angle $\delta$ that the resultant force vector $\mathbf{R}$ makes with the positive $x$-axis. The angle $\delta$ is determined to be $39^\circ$.
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- We have a 50 N force at angle α from the positive x-axis - We have a 30 N force at angle φ from the positive y-axis - The resultant force vector R makes an angle δ with the positive x-axis (which we need to find) Show more…
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