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31. A force of 100 N acts at 30° above the horizontal. Another force of 50 N acts vertically upward. The resultant x-component is

A. 50 N
B. 86.6 N
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C. 100 N
D. 150 N

📝 Explanation

The first force contributes (100cos30^circ=86.6) N horizontally. The vertical force has no x-component.

📖 Additional Information

  • 50 N
  • 86.6 N
  • 100 N
  • 150 N

The first force contributes (100cos30^circ=86.6) N horizontally. The vertical force has no x-component.

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