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The resolved part of the resultant of two forces inclined at an angle θ in a given direction is

A. Algebraic sum of the resolved parts of the forces in the direction

B. Arithmetical sum of the resolved parts of the forces in the direction

C. Difference of the forces multiplied by cosine θ°

D. Sum of the forces multiplied by the tangent θ°

Answer: Option A


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