If a number of forces are acting at a point, their resultant will be inclined at an angle θ with the horizontal, such that
tanθ = ΣH/ΣV
tanθ = ΣV/ΣH
tanθ = ΣV × ΣH
tanθ = √(ΣV + ΣH)
Correct Answer :
B. tanθ = ΣV/ΣH
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