Vectors and Forces: Solving for Unknown Components (15N)

In summary, the question involves a force of 5N acting along the y-axis with an unknown angle and the component of the force along the x-axis being 15N, 7N, or 10N. However, the question seems incomplete and it is not possible to obtain an answer of 15N without changing the numbers and direction of the force.
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lionel messi.
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A force of 5N is acting along y axis,its component along x-axis is: 5N,15N,7N,10N.

Please help me in this problem as it seems incomplete to me..
F=FXCOS@,F=FYSIN@...dont know the angle as well.. The answer is 15N..
 
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Yeah, the question seems ill-posed. Are you sure this is the exact wording? Because, if you just say, "a force of 5 N acts along the y-axis", I interpret that to mean that this force acts entirely along the y-axis and has NO x-component.
 
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yes, this is the exact wording of the question...!
is there any possibility to get 15N by amend this question a little?
 
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lionel messi. said:
yes, this is the exact wording of the question...!
is there any possibility to get 15N by amend this question a little?

Not really, when the force itself is smaller than the component :rolleyes: You'd have to change the numbers as well as direction.
 
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I would suggest that the problem is indeed incomplete as there is no given angle or enough information to accurately solve for the unknown component along the x-axis. Without an angle, we cannot use trigonometric functions to determine the component. Additionally, if we assume that the force is acting at a right angle, then the component along the x-axis would be 0N, not 15N. I would recommend providing more information or clarifying the problem in order to accurately solve for the unknown component.
 

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