Unravelling the Mystery of DEz=8333N(5/15)”

[boyongo]

Im having trouble understating this:

The last part:

DEz=8333N(5/15) where does this come from?

15m is the hight and 5m is the base of the triangle.

 

[TaxOnFear]

It's the horizontal component of DE i.e F_DEcosθ
where cosθ = Opposite/Adjacent = (15/5)

 

[boyongo]

but isn't cosine adjacent/Hypotenuse?

 

[TaxOnFear]

Oh yes, sorry!

 

[DeeNos]

I can provide a mathematical explanation for this equation. DEz represents the vertical component of the force exerted on an object, in this case 8333N. The 5/15 refers to the ratio of the height to the base of a triangle, which is commonly used to calculate the angle of inclination. Therefore, it is likely that the equation is being used to calculate the force or weight of an object on a tilted surface, where the angle of inclination is 5/15. It is important to note that without further context or information, it is difficult to fully understand the meaning and significance of this equation.