Determine the Vector and scalar component of Force F | Engineers Academy

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In this video we solve a classic Engineering Mechanics / Statics problem:

The 500-N force F is applied to the vertical pole as shown. (1) Write F in terms of the unit vectors i and j and identify both its vector and scalar com-ponents. (2) Determine the scalar components of the force vector F along the x' - and y'-axes. (3) Determine the scalar components of F along the x- and y'-axes.

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