(i)[4]
Determine the components of the resultant of the three forces along the $x$-direction and along the $y$-direction.
(ii)[2]
Hence determine the direction of the resultant.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Forces and equilibrium
Forces and equilibrium — practice question
Three coplanar forces with magnitudes $12\,\text{N}$, $24\,\text{N}$ and $30\,\text{N}$ are applied at one point in the directions indicated in the diagram.
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