The bucket of an excavator at a construction site is subjected to 1200-lb and 700-lb dig...

The bucket of an excavator at a construction site is subjected to 1200-lb and 700-lb digging forces at its tip (Figure P4.7). Determine the magnitude and direction of their resultant. Use the (a) vector algebra and (b) vector polygon methods. Compare the answers from the two methods to verify the accuracy of your work.