2–80 If F3 = 9kN , q = 30°, and f = 45°, determine the magnitude

and coordinate direction angles of the resultant force acting on

the ball-and-socket joint.

F2x
=? , =? , =? , =?

F2z cos =

cos =

F1z cos =
F3z
F1x F1xy F3y
F3xy
F1y
F3x
 Practice Problems
• Knowing that the tension in rope AC is 365 N, determine the
resultant of the three forces exerted at point C of post BC.

Note: Tension is
always directed
away from the point
of force application
 Practice Problems
• Knowing that the tension is 425 lb in cable AB and 510 lb in cable AC,
determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the forces exerted
at A by the two cables.
 Practice Problems
• Three forces act on the ring. If the resultant force FR has a
magnitude and direction as shown, determine the magnitude and
the coordinate direction angles of force F3.
 Practice Problems
• The door is held opened by means of two chains. If the tension in AB and CD is =
300 and = 250 , respectively, express each of these forces in Cartesian vector
form.