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    Why do we solve i and j components of a vector using trig?

    That makes more sense. Thanks
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    Why do we solve i and j components of a vector using trig?

    Homework Statement I'm having trouble understanding why we solve vector components (i and j, or the horizontal and vertical legs) like a right triangle? An example would be a 5-4-3 triangle. If 5 N was the force vector I am solving for then I would end up with 4 N in the horizontal direction...