Explanation:
A) x-component of forces is 7.297 N
For x-component FX;
FX = F1 cos 65 + F2 cos 53.9
FX = 9.20 cos 65 + 5.8 cos 53.9
NB both forces are positive if resolved along the x-axis.
FX = 3.88 + 3.417 = 7.297 N
B) 6-component of forces is -3.654 N
For y-component FY
FY = -F1 sin 65 + F2 sin 53. 9
FY = - 9.2 sin 65 + 5.8 sin 53.9
NB F1 is negative along y-axis
FY = - 8.34 + 4.686 = - 3.654 N
C) The magnitude of the resultant force is 8.16 N
Magnitude = (FX^2 + FY^2)^0.5
(7.297^2 + (-3.654)^2)^0.5 = 8.16N
D) Angle made with negative x-axis is 26.56°
Tan^ -1 of FY/FX gives the angle of the resultant force.
= tan^-1 of -3.654/7.297
=tan^-1 of -0.5
= -26.56°
I.e 26.55° from the negative x-axis in a clockwise direction.