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 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?

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

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
horizontal component = W cos(90^o - \(\theta\))
= W sin[sup][/sup]

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