Answer to Question #161613 in Math for ali

Question

A force of 60kN is applied at an angle of 50° to a horizontal datum. Calculate the vertical and horizontal components of the force, Fx and Fy.  

Answer 1

Vertical component of the force

$$F_y=60000\ N\cdot\sin50\degree\approx45963\ N$$

Horizontal component of the force

$$F_x=60000\ N\cdot\cos50\degree\approx38567\ N$$