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?

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stamp · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

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

stamp · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

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stamp · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

yes because you would push off at that angle

stamp · Answer

Using this right triangle, can you solve for x and y? |dw:1360135528510:dw|

anonymous · Answer

thanks