Lesson: Resolution of a Force into Two Perpendicular Directions

In this lesson, we will learn how to resolve a force to its components that act in two perpendicular directions using the rules of right triangles.

Worksheet: Resolution of a Force into Two Perpendicular Directions • 14 Questions

Q1:

A force of magnitude 190 N acts at the origin making an angle of above the -axis. Find and , its components in the and directions.

Q2:

A force of magnitude 44 N acts at the origin making an angle of above the -axis. Find and , its components in the and directions.

Q3:

A force of magnitude 28 N acts at the origin making an angle of above the -axis. Find and , its components in the and directions.

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