Vector ComponentsEasyQuestion 5109
Question
A vector A of magnitude 10 N makes an angle of 30° with the x-axis. Its x-component is:
- A5 N
- B5√3 NCorrect
- C10 N
- D10/√3 N
Correct answer
5√3 N
Explanation
x-component = A cos30° = 10 × (√3/2) = 5√3 N. y-component = A sin30° = 5 N.