A 100 N force is applied to a box at an angle of 60° to the
horizontal via a rope. How much force “lifts” the box and
how much “pulls” it along the surface?
Question
Question
A 100 N force is applied to a box at an angle of 60° to the
horizontal via a rope. How much force “lifts” the box and
how much “pulls” it along the surface?
Answer: lift force = 100sin60 = 86.6 N
pull force = 100sin60 = 50.0 N
Explanation: