Forces: Resolving Forces. Flashcards

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How do we draw a resolving force diagram?

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  • Draw faint lines to show horizontal and vertical axes.
  • Point for the object.
  • Using a protractor measure the angle from the horizontal.
  • Use a ruler to draw the vector of the force.
  • Draw dotted lines from the head of the vector to the horizontal and vertical axes.
  • Draw horizontal and Vertical components.
  • Use a ruler to determine their magnitude.
  • Rub out faint lines.
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