A force acts at an angle of 52 degrees above the positive x-axis. It has a y-component of 290 N. Find (a) the magnitude and (b) the x-component of the force. Select one: a. 227 N; 290 N b. 227 N; 368 N c. 368 N; 227 N d. 471 N; 371 N

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A force acts at an angle of 52 degrees above the positive x-axis. It has a y-component of 290 N. Find (a) the magnitude and (b) the x-component of the force.

Select one:
a. 227 N; 290 N
b. 227 N; 368 N
c. 368 N; 227 N
d. 471 N; 371 N 
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