A displacement vector points in a direction of 0 = 15° left of the positive y-axis. The magnitude of this vector is D= 130 m. Refer to the figure. Part (a) Enter an expression for the x- component vector, Dx, in terms of D, 0, and the unit vectors i and j. Part (b) Enter an expression for the y- component vector, Dy, in terms of D, 0, and the unit vectors i and j.

A displacement vector points in a direction of 0 = 15° left of the positive y-axis. The magnitude of this vector is D= 130 m. Refer to the figure. Part (a) Enter an expression for the x- component vector, Dx, in terms of D, 0, and the unit vectors i and j. Part (b) Enter an expression for the y- component vector, Dy, in terms of D, 0, and the unit vectors i and j.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter3: Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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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