A force vector points at an angle of 24.4° above the +x axis. It has a y component of +386 newtons (N). Find (a) the magnitude and (b) the x component of the force vector. (a) Number (b) Number i Units Units 1 +3

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 41P
icon
Related questions
Question
A force vector points at an angle of 24.4° above the +x axis. It has a y component of +386 newtons (N). Find (a) the magnitude and (b)
the x component of the force vector.
(a) Number
(b) Number i
Units
Units
^
+8
Transcribed Image Text:A force vector points at an angle of 24.4° above the +x axis. It has a y component of +386 newtons (N). Find (a) the magnitude and (b) the x component of the force vector. (a) Number (b) Number i Units Units ^ +8
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Vector basics
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Physics
ISBN:
9781133104261
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
University Physics Volume 1
University Physics Volume 1
Physics
ISBN:
9781938168277
Author:
William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny
Publisher:
OpenStax - Rice University
College Physics
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781305952300
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems
Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems
Physics
ISBN:
9780534408961
Author:
Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern …
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern …
Physics
ISBN:
9781337553292
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology …
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology …
Physics
ISBN:
9781305116399
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning