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3 July, 06:42

a heavy box is pulled across the floor with a rope. The rope makes an angle of 60 degrees with the floor. A force of 75 N is exerted on the rope. What is the component of the force parallel to the floor

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  1. 3 July, 07:07
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    37.5 N

    Explanation:

    Horizontal component is represented by Fx and is given as

    Fx = F cos θ

    Here,

    θ = 60 degrees

    F = 75 N

    So,

    Fx = 75 cos (60°)

    ==> Fx = 75 * 0.5 = 37.5 N
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