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Solution: Find the magnitude and direction of the vector
Chapter 1, Problem 1.34(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Find the magnitude and direction of the vector represented by the following pairs of components: (a) Ax = -8.60 cm, Ay = 5.20 cm; (b) Ax = -9.70 m, Ay = -2.45 m; (c) Ax = 7.75 km, Ay = -2.70 km
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QUESTION:
Find the magnitude and direction of the vector represented by the following pairs of components: (a) Ax = -8.60 cm, Ay = 5.20 cm; (b) Ax = -9.70 m, Ay = -2.45 m; (c) Ax = 7.75 km, Ay = -2.70 km
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
(a)
Given that , and.
Vector diagram:
The resultant vector is given as,
Substituting all known values,
The direction of the resultant vector is given as,
Substituting all known values,
Therefore, the magnitude of resultant vector and is and direction is .