The net force acting on an object in the horizontal direction is 25 newtons, and the force acting in the vertical direction is 18 newtons. Find the angle from the horizontal in which the force is acting.

36°

0.37°

70°

81°

Question

The net force acting on an object in the horizontal direction is 25 newtons, and the force acting in the vertical direction is 18 newtons. Find the angle from the horizontal in which the force is acting.

36°

0.37°

70°

81°

rvc · Answer

could you please describe more about the question?

michele_laino · Answer

the problem can be represented by this drawing:
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so, we can write:
$$\Large  18 = 25\tan \theta $$
please solve for $\theta$