Question

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Resolve F into components Fx and Fy if F = 10.0 N and its Cartesian angle is −30°.

Answer 1

Fx = 8.66 N

Fy = -5.00 N

Step-by-step explanation:

Cartesian angle means the angle measured counterclockwise from the +x axis on the Cartesian (xy) plane.

To find the force components of a force with magnitude F and Cartesian angle θ, use trigonometry:

Fx = F cos θ

Fy = F sin θ

Here, F = 10.0 N and θ = -30°.

Fx = 10.0 N cos (-30°) = 8.66 N

Fy = 10.0 N sin (-30°) = -5.00 N