Question

A force of 5newton acts on a particle along direction making an angle 60 degrees with vertical.its vertical component be

Answer 1

Given :
As the Force 5N acts on a particle along a direction making an angle of 60 degree with vertical.
The vertical component of force would be :
Product of Force and Cos θ
⇒F COSθ
⇒5xCOS60°
⇒5x1/2
⇒2.5N