F x =F cos θ x
F y = F cos θ y
F z = F cos θ z
Thus these are the unit vectors of the points x, y, and z directions respectively.
Therefore, θx, θ y, θ z are the angles made by F with the axis x, y, and z(the rest is referred to the chapter vector algebra)
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- Introduction to statics
- Introduction to vector algebra
- Two dimensional force systems
- Types of coplanar parallel forces
Resolution of a force into a force and a couple - Resultant of a number of forces
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