Question

A string exerts a force of 20 N on a box at an angle of 38° from the horizontal. What is the horizontal

component of the force on the box?

Answer 1

horizontal component = Fx = F cos α

vertical component = Fy = F sin α

the horizontal component of the force on the box:

`\tt =20* cos~38^o\\\\=\boxed{\bold{15.76~N}}`

Answer 2

15.76N

Step-by-step explanation:

horizontal component =Fcos¢ = 20cos38 = 15.76N