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A force vector F that points to the right and upward 37 degrees from the horizontal has a magnitude of 380 lbs-force. Resolve the vector F into its x(horizontal) and y(vertical) components.
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Any vector can be written with x and y components, thus the force vector F can be written as Fx and Fy. Fx = F*cos(theta) and
Fy = F*sin(theta):
In your particular example we have: Fx = 380*cos(37deg) and Fy = 380*sin(37deg) =>
Fx = 303.48 and Fy = 228.69
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