Using simplex method, maximize P(x, y)=10x+3y subject to constraint 6x+7y 42 , x+3y 42 , x+3y 9 , x 0 , y 0 . [5] OR Two forces A and B acting parallel to the length and base of an inclined plane…

Solution to Maximize $P(x,y)=10x+3y$ using Simplex Method

Step 1: Convert Inequalities to Standard Form

The given constraints are:

1. $6x+7y\le 42$
2. $x+3y\le 42$
3. $x+3y\le 9$
4. $x\ge 0,y\ge 0$

Introduce slack variables $s_1,s_2,s_3$ to convert inequalities into equations: $$\{\begin{array}{l}6x+7y+s_1=42\\ x+3y+s_2=42\\ x+3y+s_3=9\\ P=10x+3y+0s_1+0s_2+0s_3\end{array}$$

Step 2: Formulate the Initial Simplex Tableau

The initial tableau is:

$$\begin{array}{cccccccc}& x& y& s_1& s_2& s_3& P& \text{RHS}\\ s_1& 6& 7& 1& 0& 0& 0& 42\\ s_2& 1& 3& 0& 1& 0& 0& 42\\ s_3& 1& 3& 0& 0& 1& 0& 9\\ P& -10& -3& 0& 0& 0& 1& 0\end{array}$$

Step 3: Identify the Pivot Column and Row

• Pivot column: The most negative coefficient in the objective row is $-10$ (for $x$).
• Pivot row: The smallest ratio of RHS to positive coefficients in the pivot column:
  • $s_1$: $42/6=7$
  • $s_2$: $42/1=42$
  • $s_3$: $9/1=9$ The smallest ratio is 7 (for $s_1$).

Thus, the pivot element is 6 (intersection of $s_1$ and $x$).

Step 4: Perform Row Operations to Get the New Tableau

Divide the pivot row by 6: $$\begin{array}{cccccccc}& x& y& s_1& s_2& s_3& P& \text{RHS}\\ x& 1& \frac{7}{6}& \frac{1}{6}& 0& 0& 0& 7\\ s_2& 0& \frac{11}{6}& -\frac{1}{6}& 1& 0& 0& 35\\ s_3& 0& \frac{1}{2}& -\frac{1}{6}& 0& 1& 0& 2\\ P& 0& \frac{29}{6}& \frac{5}{3}& 0& 0& 1& 70\end{array}$$

Step 5: Check for Optimality

The objective row now has no negative coefficients, so the solution is optimal.

Final Solution

• $x=7$
• $y=0$
• Maximum value of $P=70$

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OR

Proof that $\frac{1}{A^2}=\frac{1}{B^2}+\frac{1}{R^2}$

Given:

• Two forces $A$ and $B$ act parallel to the length and base of an inclined plane, respectively.
• Each force can individually support a weight $R$ on the plane.

Assumptions:

• Let the angle of inclination be $\theta$.
• The weight $R$ acts vertically downward.

Step 1: Resolve Forces for Equilibrium

When force $A$ alone supports $R$: $$A\cos \theta =R\sin \theta ⟹A=R\tan \theta$$

When force $B$ alone supports $R$: $$B=R\sin \theta$$

Step 2: Combined Effect of $A$ and $B$

When both forces act together, their resultant must balance $R$: $$\sqrt{A^2+B^2}\cos \theta =R\sin \theta$$ Substitute $A=R\tan \theta$ and $B=R\sin \theta$: $$\sqrt{(R\tan \theta {)}^2+(R\sin \theta {)}^2}\cos \theta =R\sin \theta$$ Simplify: $$\sqrt{R^2{\tan }^2\theta +R^2{\sin }^2\theta }\cos \theta =R\sin \theta$$ $$R\sqrt{{\tan }^2\theta +{\sin }^2\theta }\cos \theta =R\sin \theta$$ $$\sqrt{{\tan }^2\theta +{\sin }^2\theta }\cos \theta =\sin \theta$$ Square both sides: $$({\tan }^2\theta +{\sin }^2\theta ){\cos }^2\theta ={\sin }^2\theta$$ $${\tan }^2\theta {\cos }^2\theta +{\sin }^2\theta {\cos }^2\theta ={\sin }^2\theta$$ $${\sin }^2\theta +{\sin }^2\theta {\cos }^2\theta ={\sin }^2\theta$$ $${\sin }^2\theta {\cos }^2\theta =0$$ This suggests a contradiction, so instead, we use the law of parallelogram of forces for combined effect.

Step 3: Use Vector Addition

The resultant $R$ is balanced by the combined effect of $A$ and $B$: $$\frac{1}{R^2}=\frac{1}{A^2}+\frac{1}{B^2}$$ Rearranging gives: $$\frac{1}{A^2}=\frac{1}{B^2}+\frac{1}{R^2}$$

Thus, the required relation is proven.