Physics · LAWS OF MOTION

Refer to the given figure showing a block of mass \( 4\text{ kg} \) on an inclined plane at angle \( \theta \). What are the components of the gravitational force \( mg \) parallel and perpendicular to the inclined plane respectively?

1. \( mg \cos\theta \) and \( mg \sin\theta \)
2. \( mg \sin\theta \) and \( mg \cos\theta \)
3. \( mg \tan\theta \) and \( mg \cos\theta \)
4. \( mg \sin\theta \) and \( mg \tan\theta \)