The 50-N force is to be resolved into components along

lines a-a and b-b. (a) Using trigonometry, determine

the angle knowing that the component along b-b is 30
N. (b) What is the corresponding value of the
component along a-a?

As shown in Figure, an elastic exercise band is grasped and

then is stretched. Knowing that the tension in portion DE of
the band is 70 N, using trigonometry, determine (a) the
magnitude and direction of the smallest force in portion BC of
the band for which the resultant R of the two forces exerted on
the hand at A is directed along a line joining points A and H,
(b) the corresponding magnitude of R.