MDCAT Physics MCQ #3695

A force of 10 N acts at an angle of 30 degrees with the positive x-axis. What is the magnitude of its horizontal component?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #3695

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A force of 10 N acts at an angle of 30 degrees with the positive x-axis. What is the magnitude of its horizontal component?

    • A) 10 sin(30) N
    • B) 10 sin(60) N
    • C) 10 tan(30) N
    • D) 10 cos(30) N

    Answer: 10 cos(30) N

    Explanation: The horizontal component is found using A cosθ. Option B is incorrect because it represents the vertical component in standard orientation.