A body of mass M kg rests on a plane inclined at an angle \(\theta\)...

PHYSICS
WAEC 2014

A body of mass M kg rests on a plane inclined at an angle \(\theta\) to the horizontal. The component of the weight of the body parallel to the plane is

  • A. Mg sin \(\theta\)
  • B. Mg cos \(\theta\)
  • C. Mg tan \(\theta\)
  • D. Mg sec \(\theta\)

Correct Answer: A. Mg sin \(\theta\)



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