The x-component of a 15 N force making an angle of 120 degrees with the positive x-axis is a. - 7.5 N b. 12.99 N  c. 7.5 N  d. - 12.99 N

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The x-component of a 15 N force making an angle of 120 degrees with the positive x-axis is

a. - 7.5 N

b. 12.99 N 

c. 7.5 N 

d. - 12.99 N

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