Vectors and Forces: Solving for Unknown Components (15N)

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The discussion centers on a force of 5N acting along the y-axis and the confusion regarding its x-axis component, which is suggested to be 15N. Participants express concern that the question is poorly phrased, as a force acting entirely along the y-axis should have no x-component. There is debate about whether the question could be amended to justify an x-component of 15N, but it is concluded that this would require altering both the force magnitude and direction. The consensus is that the original wording does not support the proposed answer. The discussion highlights the importance of clarity in physics problems involving vectors and forces.
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A force of 5N is acting along y axis,its component along x-axis is: 5N,15N,7N,10N.

Please help me in this problem as it seems incomplete to me..
F=FXCOS@,F=FYSIN@...dont know the angle as well.. The answer is 15N..
 
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Yeah, the question seems ill-posed. Are you sure this is the exact wording? Because, if you just say, "a force of 5 N acts along the y-axis", I interpret that to mean that this force acts entirely along the y-axis and has NO x-component.
 
yes, this is the exact wording of the question...!
is there any possibility to get 15N by amend this question a little?
 
lionel messi. said:
yes, this is the exact wording of the question...!
is there any possibility to get 15N by amend this question a little?

Not really, when the force itself is smaller than the component :rolleyes: You'd have to change the numbers as well as direction.
 

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