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16 N is directed 30 degrees above the x axis. The y component of the force is?
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16 N is directed 30 degrees above the x axis. The y component of the force is?

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(16 N directed from the origin 30° above the x-axis)

= [ 16 N cos (30) ] in the direction of 'x'

+ [ 16 N sin (30) ] in the direction of 'y' .

The y-component of the force is

16 N sin (30)

= 16N (0.5)

= 8 N .
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