Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Forces and equilibrium

Forces and equilibrium — practice question

The three coplanar forces in the diagram act at a point $P$ and are balanced.
(i)[6]

Find the values for $F$ and $\theta$.

(ii)[2]

State the magnitude and direction of the resultant force at $P$ once the force of magnitude $12\,\text{N}$ has been removed.

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