Show Me The Physics - Components

Learn how a 2D force vector is broken down into its X and Y components.

  • Force (F): The main vector magnitude
  • Fx: Horizontal component (F · cos θ)
  • Fy: Vertical component (F · sin θ)

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Live Measurements

F =
0.0 N
θ =
0.0°
Fx =
0.0 N
Fy =
0.0 N