A vector has magnitude 10 and makes an angle of 60° with the positive x-axis. Find its y-component.
A5
B5√2
C5√3CORRECT
D10
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The y-component is given by magnitude × sin(60°) = 10 × (√3/2) = 5√3. The x-component would be 10 × cos(60°) = 5.
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