WAEC Physics 2014 Objective — Question 21
Question 21 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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A body of mass M kg rests on a plane inclined at an angle θ to the horizontal. The component of the weight of the body parallel to the plane is
- A. Mg sinθCorrect
- B. Mg cosθ
- C. Mg tanθ
- D. Mg secθ
Explanation
The component of weight acting parallel (down the slope) to an inclined plane is Mg sinθ.
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