Question

If the horizontal and vertical components of a force are negative, then that force is acting in between ________.

• A. North and East
• B. North and West
• C. South and West
• D. South and East

Hint:

Negative-Negative = 3rd Quadrant = South-West.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Concept
Direction components in a Cartesian coordinate system (East = $+x$, West = $-x$, North = $+y$, South = $-y$).
Step 2: Analysis
- Horizontal component is negative $\rightarrow$ West ($-x$). - Vertical component is negative $\rightarrow$ South ($-y$).
Step 3: Identification
The force vector lies in the third quadrant ($x<0, y<0$).
Step 4: Conclusion
Hence, the force is acting between South and West.
Final Answer:(C)