A force vector has a magnitude of 575 newtons and points at angle of 36.0 below the positive x axis. What are the x scalar component and y scalar component of the vector? Precalculus Dot Product of Vectors Work 1 Answer Trevor Ryan. Nov 6, 2015 #F_x=Fcostheta=575cos(-36^@)=465,18N# #F_y=Fsintheta=575sin(-36^@)=-337,98N# Explanation: #F_x=Fcostheta=575cos(-36^@)=465,18N# #F_y=Fsintheta=575sin(-36^@)=-337,98N# Answer link Related questions What is the formula that includes work, force, and displacement? How is the scalar product of vectors related to work? If a forklift moves 34 m carrying a 1023-N box, how much work is it doing? How much work is done by a person who uses a force of 27.5 N to pull a wagon 12.3 m? What is a newton? A force is given as F=x+5y-z. How do you calculate the magnitude of the force in the direction... How do you find done in moving a particle P (0,0) to Q(4,7) if the magnitude and direction of... How do you find done in moving a particle P (1, 3) to Q(-3, 5) if the magnitude and direction of... See all questions in Work Impact of this question 21771 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License