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A force of 10 N acts at an angle of 30° to the horizontal. Resolve this force into its horizontal and vertical components.
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What a good answer should say
- The horizontal component is 8.66 N and the vertical component is 5 N.
Explanation
Why this works
This question tests the ability to resolve a vector into its components using trigonometric functions. The formula used is: horizontal component = F * cos(θ) and vertical component = F * sin(θ).
Substituting the values gives the components accurately.
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