(yes this a math question but it is closely related to phyiscs) A box is being pulled up a 15 degree incline plane. The force needed is 25 N. Find the horizontal and vertical componets of the force vector and interpret each of them. (the part I need help with is interpreting them)

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bahrom7893 · Answer

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bahrom7893 · Answer

find x and y using sines and cosines lol

bahrom7893 · Answer

Sin(15) = y/25
Cos(15) = x/25
y is vertical comp, x is horiz comp.

anonymous · Answer

yes but what do they mean in the problem the numberic values are easy to solve for but interpreting them is hard

anonymous · Answer

stating one is vertical and one is horizontal is not enough

bahrom7893 · Answer

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