Answer to Question #182220 in Physics for Kyle Siegfred

Question

In a two-dimensional tug-of-war, Alex, Betty, and Charles pull horizontally on an automobile tire at the angles shown in the picture (the given angle is 143°). The tire remains stationary in spite of the three pulls. Alex pulls with force  of magnitude 212 N, and Charles pulls with force  of magnitude 180 N. Note that the direction of  is not given. What is the magnitude of Betty's force  if Charles pulls in (a) the direction drawn in the picture or (b) the other possible direction for equilibrium?

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Answer 1

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