The force on one face of a right triangle is ?

In summary, the force on one face of a right triangle is the amount of force or pressure applied to that specific face, measured in units of Newtons or pounds. It is determined by the magnitude and direction of the applied force, as well as the angle of the face relative to the direction of the applied force. It can be calculated using the formula F = P * cos(theta). The force on the hypotenuse of a right triangle is the total force acting on the triangle, while the force on one face is the force acting on that specific face. The force on the hypotenuse is typically larger than the force on one face, and an unbalanced or unevenly distributed force on one face can affect the overall stability of the
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Homework Statement



Problem:
Find the force on one face of a right triangle of sides 4 meters and altitude of 3 meters. The altitude is submerged vertically with the 4 meter side in the surface.

The selections by the way are

a. 58.86 kNewton
b. 53.22 kNewton
c. 62.64 kNewton
d. 66.27 kNewton



The Attempt at a Solution



I tried solving it through vectors but didn't get any close to anyone of the choices.
 
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hi dugongster! welcome to pf! :wink:

show us your full calculations, and then we'll see what went wrong, and we'll know how to help! :smile:
 

Related to The force on one face of a right triangle is ?

What is the force on one face of a right triangle?

The force on one face of a right triangle is the amount of force or pressure applied to that specific face of the triangle. It is typically measured in units of Newtons (N) or pounds (lbs).

What factors determine the force on one face of a right triangle?

The force on one face of a right triangle is determined by the magnitude and direction of the applied force, as well as the angle of the face relative to the direction of the applied force.

How do you calculate the force on one face of a right triangle?

The force on one face of a right triangle can be calculated using the formula F = P * cos(theta), where F is the force, P is the magnitude of the applied force, and theta is the angle between the applied force and the face of the triangle.

What is the difference between the force on the hypotenuse and the force on one face of a right triangle?

The force on the hypotenuse of a right triangle is the total force acting on the triangle, while the force on one face is the force acting on that specific face. The force on the hypotenuse is typically larger than the force on one face, as it is the combination of all forces acting on the triangle.

How does the force on one face of a right triangle affect the overall stability of the triangle?

The force on one face of a right triangle can affect the stability of the triangle if it is unbalanced or unevenly distributed. This can cause the triangle to tip or rotate, potentially leading to collapse or failure. To maintain stability, the forces acting on each face should be balanced and evenly distributed.

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