SOLUTION: A vector u with a magnitude of 150 lbs is inclined to the right and upward 52° from the horizontal. Resolve the vector into components. (A) horizontal≈ 135 lbs; vertica

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Question 978320: A vector u with a magnitude of 150 lbs is inclined to the right and upward 52° from the horizontal. Resolve the vector into components.
(A) horizontal≈ 135 lbs; vertical≈ 65 lbs
(B) horizontal≈ 118 lbs; vertical≈ 92 lbs
(C) horizontal≈ 78 lbs; vertical≈128 lbs
(D) horizontal≈92 lbs; vertical≈118 lbs
(E) none of the above

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A vector u with a magnitude of 150 lbs is inclined to the right and upward 52° from the horizontal. Resolve the vector into components.
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Let u = (x,y)
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x = 150*cos(52) = 92 (when rounded down)
y = 150*sin(52) = 118 (when rounded down)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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(A) horizontal≈ 135 lbs; vertical≈ 65 lbs
(B) horizontal≈ 118 lbs; vertical≈ 92 lbs
(C) horizontal≈ 78 lbs; vertical≈128 lbs
(D) horizontal≈92 lbs; vertical≈118 lbs
(E) none of the above