Consider the three displacement vectors A = (4î – 3j) m, B = (2î – 5j) m, and C = (-3î + 5j) m. Use the component method to determine the following. (a) The magnitude and direction of the vector D = A +B + C. magnitude Note that all three vectors lie in the xy plane so the sum of these vectors will also lie in the xy plane. m direction -45 ° counterclockwise from the +x axis (b) The magnitude and direction of E = -Ã – B + C. %3D magnitude Be very careful with the signs of the components. Remember that -A means to replace each component of A with the negative of its value. m direction ° counterclockwise from the +x axis

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...
icon
Related questions
Question
Consider the three displacement vectors A = (4î – 3ĵ) m, B
(2î – 5j) m, and C = (-3î + 5j) m. Use the component method to determine the following.
(a) The magnitude and direction of the vector
= A +B + C.
magnitude
Note that all three vectors lie in the xy plane so the sum of these vectors will also lie in the xy plane. m
direction
-45
° counterclockwise from the +x axis
(b) The magnitude and direction of
E
A -B +C.
%3D
magnitude
Be very careful with the signs of the components. Remember that -A means to replace each component of A with the negative of its value. m
direction
° counterclockwise from the +x axis
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the three displacement vectors A = (4î – 3ĵ) m, B (2î – 5j) m, and C = (-3î + 5j) m. Use the component method to determine the following. (a) The magnitude and direction of the vector = A +B + C. magnitude Note that all three vectors lie in the xy plane so the sum of these vectors will also lie in the xy plane. m direction -45 ° counterclockwise from the +x axis (b) The magnitude and direction of E A -B +C. %3D magnitude Be very careful with the signs of the components. Remember that -A means to replace each component of A with the negative of its value. m direction ° counterclockwise from the +x axis
Expert Solution
Step 1

A=4i^-3j^B=2i^-5j^C=-3i^+5j^

D=A+B+C

 

trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 4 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
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics
ISBN:
9781337553278
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
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
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, Technology …
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology …
Physics
ISBN:
9781305116399
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning