3)The rectangle shown in Figure has sides parallel to the x and y axes. The position vectors of two corners are A = 10.0 m at 50.0° and B = 12.0 m at 30.0°. (a) Find the perimeter of the rectangle. (b) Find the magnitude and direction of the vector from the origin to the upper right corner of the rectangle. B

3)The rectangle shown in Figure has sides parallel to the x and y axes. The position vectors of two corners are A = 10.0 m at 50.0° and B = 12.0 m at 30.0°. (a) Find the perimeter of the rectangle. (b) Find the magnitude and direction of the vector from the origin to the upper right corner of the rectangle. B

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

Problem 50P: Consider the three displacement vectors A=(3i3j)m, B=(i4j)m, and C=(2i+5j)m. Use the component...

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