1. Vector I is 20.00 km southeast, Z is 14.00 km west, A is 12.50 km 35° W of S, and L is 15.00 km 58° N of W. If the resultant, R, is R = I + Z + A + L, (a) find the x-component of R, and (Ans: Rx = -14.98 km) (b) the y-component of R. (Ans: Ry = -11.66 km) (c) What is the magnitude of the resultant? (Ans: R = 18.98 km) (d) At what angle and direction is the resultant pointing to? (0 = 37.90° S of W) FRING U

1. Vector I is 20.00 km southeast, Z is 14.00 km west, A is 12.50 km 35° W of S, and L is 15.00 km 58° N of W. If the resultant, R, is R = I + Z + A + L, (a) find the x-component of R, and (Ans: Rx = -14.98 km) (b) the y-component of R. (Ans: Ry = -11.66 km) (c) What is the magnitude of the resultant? (Ans: R = 18.98 km) (d) At what angle and direction is the resultant pointing to? (0 = 37.90° S of W) FRING U

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Problem 51PQ: The resultant vector R=2AB2C has zero magnitude. Vector A has an x component of 4.60 m and a y...

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