A force of 15 N is applied at an angle of 30° to the horizontal. What is the horizontal component of the force? (2020)

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A force of 15 N is applied at an angle of 30° to the horizontal. What is the horizontal component of the force? (2020)
  1. 7.5 N
  2. 12.99 N
  3. 15 N
  4. 10 N

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Q: A force of 15 N is applied at an angle of 30° to the horizontal. What is the horizontal component of the force? (2020)
Solution: Horizontal component = F × cos(θ) = 15 N × cos(30°) = 15 N × √3/2 ≈ 12.99 N.
Steps: 7

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