Use the Parallelogram Rule to Find the Magnitude of the Resultant

question 243

Multiple Choice

Use the parallelogram rule to find the magnitude of the resultant force for the two forces shown in the figure. Round to
one decimal place.
-A force of $24 \mathrm { lb }$ is required to hold a $61 \mathrm { lb }$ toolbox on an incline. What angle does the incline make with the horizontal?

• A) \(23.2 ^ { \circ }\)
• B) \(66.8 ^ { \circ }\)
• C) \(78.7 ^ { \circ }\)
• D) \(11.3 ^ { \circ }\)