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4 stepsTo find the unknown forces P and Q, and the unknown angle, we can use Lami's Theorem, as the three forces are in equilibrium.
Find the unknown angle between forces P and Q.
The sum of angles around a point is .
The given angles are (between P and 150 N) and (between 150 N and Q).Apply Lami's Theorem.
Lami's Theorem states that if three coplanar, concurrent forces are in equilibrium, then each force is proportional to the sine of the angle between the other two forces.
Let , , and .
The angle opposite to P is .
The angle opposite to Q is .
The angle opposite to 150 N is .Calculate force P.
Using Lami's Theorem for P:
We know that and .
Calculate force Q.
Using Lami's Theorem for Q:
We know that and .
The unknown forces are and . The unknown angle between P and Q is .
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