Question

select the correct answer. a force of 6.00 newtons on a car’s bumper makes an angle of 28.5 degrees with the ground. what is the vertical component of this force vector? a. 0.40 newtons b. 1.00 newtons c. 2.85 newtons d. 3.53 newtons

Explanation:

Step1: Vertical component formula

\( F_y = F \sin(\theta) \)

Step2: Substitute values

\( F_y = 6.00 \times \sin(28.5^\circ) \)

Step3: Calculate sine

\( \sin(28.5^\circ) \approx 0.477 \)

Step4: Compute result

\( 6.00 \times 0.477 \approx 2.86 \, \text{N} \approx 2.88 \, \text{N} \)

Answer:

C. 2.88 newtons