SOLUTION: Vectors: The resultant of two forces, one vertical and the other horizontal, is 423 lb. and makes an angle of 34.7 degrees with the horizontal force. Find the component forces.

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Question 114654: Vectors: The resultant of two forces, one vertical and the other horizontal, is 423 lb. and makes an angle of 34.7 degrees with the horizontal force. Find the component forces.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The resultant of two forces, one vertical and the other horizontal, is 423 lb. and makes an angle of 34.7 degrees with the horizontal force. Find the component forces.
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horizonal component= 423cos(34.7) = 347.77 lbs
vertical component = 423sin(34.7) = 240.81 lbs
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Stan H.