Find Perpendicular Forces Given 20 N at 60 Degrees

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The discussion centers on resolving a force of 20 N at an angle of 60 degrees into two perpendicular components. The key takeaway is that perpendicular forces can be derived from vector resolution, which involves breaking down the original force into components that are at right angles to each other. The conversation clarifies that the specific directions of these components must be defined, typically as horizontal and vertical components. This topic is relevant to physics and vector analysis, rather than calculus.

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  • Understanding of vector resolution
  • Basic knowledge of trigonometric functions
  • Familiarity with force and angle concepts in physics
  • Ability to visualize components of forces
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  • Study trigonometric identities related to force components
  • Explore applications of perpendicular forces in physics problems
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I have a question. If you're given a force of 20 N and its 60 degrees to the horizontal, how could you find two perpendicular forces?
 
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Perpendicular to what? Perpendicular simply means at right angles, so you need to specify the directions.
 
Thread moved to General Math section. The question may be part of a calculus assignment, but the question itself has nothing to do with calculus.
 
You can resolve a vector into two perpendicular components but they can point in any direction. Do you want one horizontal and one vertical?
 

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