Determine graphically the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the two forces shown using:
The triangle rule.
Solution: Triangle Rule.
Step 1 - Draw the two forces shown tip-to-tail and draw them to scale.
Step 2 - Complete the triangle by drawing the resultant from Point O to the end of the 500 lb vector.
Step 3 - Determine the magnitude of the resultant R and the angle between the dashed horizontal line and the resultant vector R.