Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Scalars and vectors

Scalars and vectors — practice question

A force $F$ is acting at an angle $\theta$ above the horizontal. What are its horizontal component and its vertical component?

  • Ahorizontal component: $F \cos \theta$, vertical component: $F \cos (90^\circ - \theta)$
  • Bhorizontal component: $F \cos \theta$, vertical component: $F \sin (90^\circ - \theta)$
  • Chorizontal component: $F \sin \theta$, vertical component: $F \cos \theta$
  • Dhorizontal component: $F \sin \theta$, vertical component: $F \cos (90^\circ - \theta)$

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