How to Find the Resultant Using the Parallelogram Law. Hibbeler Statics Problem 2-1

In this video, we find the resultant force, location angle and direction from the given component vectors. This problem is solved by combing the two component vectors to form a single final resultant force by using the Parallelogram Rule or Parallelogram Law. This problem is 2-1 (or 2.1) from R. C. Hibbeler Engineering Mechanics Statics textbook. SUBSCRIBE to my channel for similar videos and problem walkthroughs. Also, by SUBSCRIBING, you help this video reach others just like you. Make sure to leave a LIKE if this video was helpful. Please check out videos on the channel, as we cover many different topics. Problem statement: If theta equals 60 degrees and F equals 450 N, determine the magnitude of the resultant force and its direction, measured counterclockwise from the positive x axis. Problem walkthrough steps: Draw a quick free body diagram Form a parallelogram by copying and pasting the component forces Draw in the resultant from corner to corner -Calculate the angle opposite the resultant force -Use the law of cosines to find the value of the resultant -Use the law of sines to find the angle of the resultant off of one of the components -Use this angle to find the resultant angle off of the x-axis Topics of this problem include: Free Body Diagram Solve a statics components and resultants problem via the Parallelogram Law Resultant from 2 component forces Resultant from 2 component vectors Vector Addition Force combination Vector combination Vector Mechanics Forces in right triangles Orthogonal vectors Determining resultant angles Parallelogram Law Parallelogram Rule Hibbeler problem 2.1 Engineering statics Components and resultants - Parallelogram College level 2D components and resultants problem 2.1 Professor Engineer Professor_Engineer