A force of 5 N acts on a particle along ...

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

`10 N`

`3 N`

`4 N`

`2.5 N`

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This component of force in verticle direction
`= F cos theta = F cos 60^(@)= 5xx1/2= 2.5 N`

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