For the vectors A S and B S in Fig. E1.24, use a scale

Chapter 1, Problem 1.24

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QUESTION:

For the vectors A S and B S in Fig. E1.24, use a scale drawing to find the magnitude and direction of (a) the vector sum A S + B S and (b) the vector difference A S B S . Use your answers to find the magnitude and direction of (c) A S B S and (d) B S A S . (See also Exercise 1.31 for a different approach.)

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QUESTION:

For the vectors A S and B S in Fig. E1.24, use a scale drawing to find the magnitude and direction of (a) the vector sum A S + B S and (b) the vector difference A S B S . Use your answers to find the magnitude and direction of (c) A S B S and (d) B S A S . (See also Exercise 1.31 for a different approach.)

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Here,  along negative Y-axis and  making an angle  clockwise with positive Y-axis.

As  is in negative Y-axis, so  

 is resolved in two components, one along X-axis and other along Y-axis. Angle will be   as it is in clockwise direction. So,

                                                                       

                                                           

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