1. Review of Vectors: Right figure shows A and B. Let A+ B = C a. Determine the x and y components of vectors B and A (* b. Express part (a) as unit vector form of the two vectors (1 c. Determine the value of our vector C for this case (1 d. Rewrite C om unit vector form and find its direction (1. 3 60° 20 2.

1. Review of Vectors: Right figure shows A and B. Let A+ B = C a. Determine the x and y components of vectors B and A (* b. Express part (a) as unit vector form of the two vectors (1 c. Determine the value of our vector C for this case (1 d. Rewrite C om unit vector form and find its direction (1. 3 60° 20 2.

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter1: Introduction And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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