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27. A vector of magnitude 40 N makes an angle of 53° with the x-axis. If sin 53° = 0.8 and cos 53° = 0.6 its components are

A. 32 N and 24 N
B. 24 N and 32 N
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C. 40 N and 32 N
D. 24 N and 40 N

📝 Explanation

(V_x=40(0.6)=24) N and (V_y=40(0.8)=32) N.

📖 Additional Information

  • 32 N and 24 N
  • 24 N and 32 N
  • 40 N and 32 N
  • 24 N and 40 N

(V_x=40(0.6)=24) N and (V_y=40(0.8)=32) N.

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