Answer:
The x- component of the weight is 17.56 N.
Explanation:
It is given that,
Mass of the crate, m = 5 kg
X-Y axes tilted down a plane. We have to find the x- component of the weight. The weight of the crate is acting vertically downward.
From the attached figure, the x- component of the crate is given by
[tex]W_x=mg\ sin\ \theta[/tex]
So, [tex]W_x=5\ kg\times 9.8\ m/s^2\times sin(21)[/tex]
[tex]W_x=17.56\ N[/tex]
So, the x- component of the weight is 17.56 N. Hence, this is the required solution.
