(a)
The value of
(a)
Answer to Problem 23P
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation to find sum of two vectors in component form.
Here,
Rearrange the above expression.
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore,
(b)
The value of
(b)
Answer to Problem 23P
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation to find the difference of two vectors in component form.
Rearrange the above expression.
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore,
(c)
The magnitude of
(c)
Answer to Problem 23P
The magnitude of
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation to find the magnitude of
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the magnitude of
(d)
The magnitude of
(d)
Answer to Problem 23P
The magnitude of
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation to find the magnitude of
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the magnitude of
(d)
The directions of
(d)
Answer to Problem 23P
The directions of
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation to find the direction of
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
The negative sign indicates the angle made by
Substitute
Therefore, the directions of
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