Forces: Resolving Forces.

Question 1

How do we draw a resolving force diagram?

Answer 1

• Draw faint lines to show horizontal and vertical axes.
• Point for the object.
• Using a protractor measure the angle from the horizontal.
• Use a ruler to draw the vector of the force.
• Draw dotted lines from the head of the vector to the horizontal and vertical axes.
• Draw horizontal and Vertical components.
• Use a ruler to determine their magnitude.
• Rub out faint lines.