A force vector points at an angle of....

Question

A force vector points at an angle of 13.2 ° above the +x axis. It has a y component of +474 newtons (N). Find (a) the magnitude and (b) the x component of the force vector.

Answer 1

(a)

Fy = F sin 13.2°

474 = F sin 13.2°

F = 2075.8 N

(b)

Fx = F cos 13.2°

Fx = 2075.8 x cos 13.2°

Fx = 2021.0 N