A body of weight W N rest on a smooth plane inclined at an angle\(\theta\)o...

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A body of weight W N rest on a smooth plane inclined at an angle\(\theta\)^o to the horizontal. What is the resolved part of the weight in Newtons along the plane?

A. W sin\(\theta\)
B. W cos\(\theta\)
C. W sec\(\theta\)
D. W tan\(\theta\)

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

horizontal component = W cos(90^o - \(\theta\))

= W sin

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