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In each of the cases that follow, the magnitude of a vector is given along with the counterclockwise angle it makes with the +x axis. Use trigonometry to find the x and y components of the vector. Also, sketch each vector approximately to scale to see if your calculated answers seem reasonable, (a) 50.0 N at 60.0°. (b) 75 ml s at 5π/ 6 rad. (c) 254 lb at 325°. (d) 69 km at 1.1 π/rad.
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