A child uses a force of 45 N to pull a sled with a rope. The angle between the rope and the ground is 35 degrees. What is the horizontal component of the tension?
A. 25.8 N
B. 36.9 N
C. 54.9 N
D. 78.5 N
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Answer:
B
Explanation:
Use trigonometry.
Fₓ = F cos θ
Fₓ = 45 N cos 35°
Fₓ = 36.9 N
The correct answer is B) 36.9 N i took the test and got it correct