CAIE M1 2012 June — Question 2

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2012
SessionJune
TopicVectors Introduction & 2D

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\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{fa0e0e0d-b0a6-44e0-8b4f-4923e235c6c6-2_465_478_479_836} Three coplanar forces of magnitudes \(F \mathrm {~N} , 12 \mathrm {~N}\) and 15 N are in equilibrium acting at a point \(P\) in the directions shown in the diagram. Find \(\alpha\) and \(F\).