SOLUTION: find the rectangular components of a force of 500 #s in a direction of 38.4 degree with the horizontal.

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Question 970208: find the rectangular components of a force of 500 #s in a direction of 38.4 degree with the horizontal.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be the horizontal direction, y vertical.
F%5Bx%5D=500cos%2838.4%29=391.8lbs
F%5By%5D=500sin%2838.4%29=310.6lbs