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While canoes are normally propelled by paddle, if there is a favorable wind from the stern...

While canoes are normally propelled by paddle, if there is a favorable wind from the stern, adventurous users will sometimes employ a small sail. If a canoe is sailing northwest and the wind applies a 40 lb force perpendicular to the sail in the direction shown, determine the components of the wind force parallel and perpendicular to the keel of the canoe (direction α).

Figure P2.15

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