Solve the problem.
-A box weighing 64 lb is hanging from the end of a rope. The box is pulled sideways by a horizontal rope with a force of 27 lb. What angle, to the nearest degree, does the first rope make with the
Vertical?
A)46°
B)23°
C)12°
D)35°

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the angle θ that the rope makes with the vertical, we use the tangent function: tan(θ) = opposite/adjacent = 27/64. Solving for θ gives θ = arctan(27/64) ≈ 23°.

Solve the Problem. -A Box Weighing 64 Lb Is Hanging from the End