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The body on the inclined plane is subjected to the vertical and horizontal forces as shown in the figure. Find the components of each force along x-y axes oriented parallel and perpendicular to the incline.
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Solution:
Draw the x and y components of the given forces and then isolate the given figure as follows
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For F = 400 lbs.,
For P = 1200 lbs.,
