Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Vectors and Coordinates Systems - Exercises and Problems - Page 79: 36

Answer

$F_x = 77.1~N$ $F_y = 91.9~N$

Work Step by Step

$F_x = F~sin(\theta)$ $F_x = (120~N)~sin(40^{\circ})$ $F_x = 77.1~N$ $F_y = F~cos(\theta)$ $F_y = (120~N)~cos(40^{\circ})$ $F_y = 91.9~N$
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