Two for are at an angle at 120 ,the bigger forces is 40N and the resultant is perpendicular to the smaller one. find the smaller force

smaller force is 20

Explanation:

Let, magnitude of the smaller force be F Newton.

Now, the resultant force makes an angle 90° with the smaller force. So, angle between resultant force and the larger force = (120° - 90°) = 30°.

So, tan 30° = (F * sin 120°) / (40 + F * cos 120°)

(1 / √3) = {F * (√3) / 2} / {40 + F * (- 1 / 2)}

80 - F = 3F

4F = 80

F = 20.

So, magnitude of smaller force is 20 Newtons.

the box does not move because you need to use a force greater than 300 n. you are only using 50 n. it needs to at least be 301 n for the box to move because then it is an unbalanced force and it will move the way that the greater force is pushing it. if you use only 300 n it will be a balanced force and will not move because the force you are exerting on the   box is the same as its force.

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