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16. A force of 50 N acts at 37° above the horizontal. If cos 37° = 0.8 its horizontal component is

A. 20 N
B. 30 N
C. 40 N
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D. 50 N

📝 Explanation

(F_x=50cos37^circ=50(0.8)=40) N.

📖 Additional Information

  • 20 N
  • 30 N
  • 40 N
  • 50 N

(F_x=50cos37^circ=50(0.8)=40) N.

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