Exercise 1:

1. Parallelogram Method

Set a scale. Using a ruler and protractor, draw the two forces, F1 and F2 from a point O.
Complete the parallelogram.
Draw the diagonal of the parallelogram. The diagonal represents the resultant force, F in magnitude
and direction.

2. The figure above shows an aerial view of two boats are pulling a ship. The forces exerted are F 1 =
4000 N and F2 = 3000 N with the angle between the two cables is 50⁰. Determine the magnitude of the
resultant force on the ship. In which direction will the ship move?