Question
1. a force of 30n with a direction of 35 degrees northwest acts on point p. Find:
a) the northward component on the force
b) the westward component of the force
a) the northward component on the force
b) the westward component of the force
Answers
Henry
A = 90 + 35 = 125 Deg, CCW.
30sin125 = 24.6N Northward.
30*cos125 = -17.2N, Westward.
The negative sign means West(Q2).
30sin125 = 24.6N Northward.
30*cos125 = -17.2N, Westward.
The negative sign means West(Q2).