Draw a triangle with the 52o angle from the ground. Total force 15N is the hypotenuse. COS ( 52o) = adjacent/hypotenuse = horizontal force / 15N.
Horizontal Force = 15N * COS (52o)
Make sure to draw the triangle. See how useful trig is!
Sara K.
asked • 09/03/21AMDM Question (Mathematics)
Jason is pulling a box across the room. He is pulling with a force of 15 newtons and his arm is making a 52 angle with the horizontal, what is the horizontal component of the force he is pulling with?
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