Question

A runner pushes off of the ground with a force of 500 N at an angle of 30°. How much of this force is directed vertically? How much is horizontal?

Answer 1

Draw a picture of the situation. Use a graph with labeled x- and y-axis, labeling your angle measure and force.

Answer 2

I don't understand how you got those numbers. I know how to set up the picture

Answer 3

@kstephenson Draw your sketch and post it so we can see

Answer 4

Ok that is good, but to me, I feel that wouldn't the 30° be the angle formed with the horizontal?

Answer 5

yes because you would push off at that angle

Answer 6

Using this right triangle, can you solve for x and y?

Answer 7

thanks