Question

A force of 80 N is applied by an Elec student on the handle of a fliers held at 40º angle with the table. What horizontal force is pushing the fliers on the wire during splicing? *

Answer 1

The horizontal force is pushing the fliers on the wire during splicing is

$F_x=Fcos 40^o$

$=(80 N) cos 40^o$

$=61.3 N$