A football blocker tackles an opponent at an angle of 45^$\circ$ to the horizontal. How do the horizontal and vertical components of force compare?

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When a force is applied at a 45-degree angle, the horizontal and vertical components of the force are equal. This is because the sine and cosine of 45 degrees are equal, leading to equal magnitudes for both components.

A Football Blocker Tackles an Opponent at an Angle of 45