Experiment 101: Resolution of Forces

Brian Christopher P. Hilado

School of Civil, Environmental and Geological Engineering
Mapua Institute of Technology

1. Conclusion
In this experiment, we learn to find the equilibrium of the ring on the force table.
Using different weighs and angles to find the perfect equilibrium. We are also able to find
the resultant force of this experiment by using the polygon method which uses a
protractor and ruler, and by using the component method which gives precise
measurement.

Therefore, Forces are vector quantities. Their magnitude is defined in terms of the
acceleration they would give the standard mass. Concurrent forces reached the state of
equilibrium when the sum of all its forces is equal to zero. The resultant obtained is
always opposite in direction to the equilibrant but the same magnitude. That’s why we
can now determine the equilibrant when we found out the resultant is which can be
obtained through actual experiment, component method and polygon method.

2. Application

Forces are part of our daily lives. We use Force in almost everything we do
weather it’s walking on the road, sitting, standing, stretching etc. Force causes a
movement which changes the resting state or uniform motion in the single line on
an object. The most common thing is the push-and-pull acting forces. You pushed an
object you exert a force, you pulled an object you also exert force. Force is
everywhere but what are the most common scenarios? An example is when you are
opening your closet or drawer, you pull the knob so it will open. Where is the Force
in there? the moment you hold the knob there’s an exertion of energy or effort to
pull it so Force occurs. Another example is when you are in a grocery store, you
push your grocery basket from stall to stall to choose the product you’re going to
buy. There are many types of forces acting around us like the gravitational force.
When we are only standing and not moving we might think there’s no force
occurring but there is and that is the gravitational force which keeps us on earth.
This also applies to anything object that is at rest.