A body on the ground is acted on by a force of 10N at a point P as shown in the fig above. What force is needed to stop the body from moving eastwards?

PerfectEmerole

9 months ago

Let me explain. The resultant force is 10N so to get the force that will stop it moving eastward will be F1 = Fcosø, F is the resultant. So we have F1= 10cos(60)= 10×0.5 = 5N so since the force was pull from the West to stop it moving eastward, then it is 5N in the direction of West.

godstamtam

7 years ago

Explanation pls

D_Ultimate

3 years ago

where isn't there a diagram in the question

Myschool Abby

3 years ago

Kindly click on 'view explanation' to see the attached diagram.

2580lovetobi

3 years ago

There is no diagram when doing the question why?

Oluebube2006

4 years ago

It is Option d.
10sin60°= 5√3