Solve the Problem $60 ^ { \circ }$ With the Ground $\mathbf { i }$

question 167

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A force of magnitude 10 pounds pulling on a suitcase makes an angle of $60 ^ { \circ }$ with the ground. Express the force in terms of its $\mathbf { i }$ and $\mathbf { j }$ components.

• A) 0.5000i + + 0.8660j
• B) 5.000i + 8.660 j
• C) -9.524i - 3.048j
• D) 8.660i + 5.000j