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. A
   \( mg \cos\theta \) and \( mg \sin\theta \)
2. B
   \( mg \sin\theta \) and \( mg \cos\theta \)
3. C
   \( mg \tan\theta \) and \( mg \cos\theta \)
4. D
   \( mg \sin\theta \) and \( mg \tan\theta \)