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A force of `5 N` acts on a particle along a direction making an angle of `60^(@)` with verticle. Its verticel components is

A

10 N

B

3 N

C

4 N

D

2.5 N

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D

The component of force in vertical direction
`=Fcostheta=Fcos60^@=5xx(1)/(2)=2.5N`
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