A force of 500 N forms angles of 60°, 45°, and 120°, respectively, with the x, y, and z axes. Find the components Fx, Fy, and Fz of the force and express the force in terms of unit vectors.

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A force of 500 N forms angles of 60°, 45°, and 120°, respectively, with the x, y, and z axes. Find the components Fx, Fy, and Fz of the force and express the force in terms of unit vectors.

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