Three vectors OP, OQ and OR each of magnitude A are acting as shown in figure. The resultant of the three vectors is A x. The value of x is . [figure]
Answer
3
Solution
Take OP along +x, OQ along +y; OR is 45 below OP.
OR = A 2 i - A 2 j
Rnet = A (1 + 1 2 ) i + A (1 - 1 2 ) j
| Rnet|2 = A2 [ (1 + 1 2 )2 + (1 - 1 2 )2 ] = A2(2 + 1) = 3A2
| Rnet| = A 3 x = 3
Answer: 3