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OpenStudy (happykiddo):

A force of 12 N is exerted on a box. The component of this force which acts along the ground has a magnitude of 9.19 N, as shown below. What is the measure of angle x? 26.8° 30° 37.4° 40°

OpenStudy (happykiddo):

OpenStudy (saifoo.khan):

Use cos ratio

OpenStudy (happykiddo):

i know what cos is but could you please show how to set it up

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Cos(x) = 9.19/12 Then use arccos to find x

OpenStudy (happykiddo):

oh thank you both for your help

OpenStudy (happykiddo):

i got 32.9970521 so would i choose the second answer 30 because its closer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got 40.018...check your calculations

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