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long3
May 8, 2008, 07:00 PM
So it says that a vector 140N is oriented at 35 deg with the horizontal. What is the magnitude of the horizontal component?
So I figured this is somewhat of a trig question with the vector being 140N and the theta or angle between this triangle being 35 degrees.

galactus
May 9, 2008, 04:43 AM
The horizontal component would be 140cos(35)

The vertical 140sin(35)

iamthetman
May 9, 2008, 06:58 AM
I agree with the horizontal component.

The vertical component would be 140sin(35).

galactus
May 9, 2008, 10:30 AM
DUH, that's what I meant. Mistyped. Thanks for the catch

iamthetman
May 9, 2008, 11:03 AM
I thought so.