Solve the Problem $46.2 ^ { \circ }$ With the Horizontal $52.5 ^ { \circ }$

question 179

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Two people are carrying a box. One person exerts a force of 129 pounds at an angle of $46.2 ^ { \circ }$ with the horizontal. The other person exerts a force of 93 pounds at an angle of $52.5 ^ { \circ }$ . Find the weight of the box.

• A) \(255 \mathrm { lb }\)
• B) \(103 \mathrm { lb }\)
• C) \(170 \mathrm { lb }\)
• D) \(222 \mathrm { lb }\)

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Definitions:

Double-reduction

A gear arrangement in transmissions that uses two sets of gears to significantly reduce the input speed, providing increased torque.

Single-reduction

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