[WASSCE June 2008 Qu 11] [
A force of 20 N acts at an angle of 30° to the
horizontal. Determine the vertical component
of the force.
A. 17.30 N
B. 11.50 N
C. 10.00 N
D. 7.50 N
[WASSCE Nov 2008 Qu 11​

α=30°

F=20 N

Fh=F*cos(α)

Fv=F*cos(90-α)=F*sin(α) (vertical component of the force F)

Fv=20*0,5=10.00 N

Answer (C)

b.

explanation:

10.0

answer: the exterior temperature of commercial jet planes as they leave the stratosphere and return to the ground increases steadily.

explanation:

the lower most layer of atmosphere is troposphere which extends from 0 to 12 km above the surface of the earth. the temperature initially decreases as distance is increased from the earth's surface. commercial jets fly in lower part of the stratosphere. the stratosphere extends upto 50 km. the temperature in stratosphere starts rising again due to presence of ozone which traps the uv rays.

thus, when the planes leave the stratosphere and return to the ground, the exterior temperature increases steadily.