Question

A force of 5 N acts on a particle along a direction making an angle of 60° with vertical. Its vertical component be

• A. 10 N
• B. 3 N
• C. 4 N
• D. 2.5 N

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

2.5 N

Answer 2

The component of force in vertical direction

=$F\cos\theta = F\cos 60{^\circ} = 5 \times \frac{1}{2} = 2.5N$