*70. The figure shows two dis- placement vectors Ā and B. Vector Ā points at an angle of 22° above the x axis and has an unknown magnitude. Vector B has an x component B, = 35.0 m and has an unknown y component B,. These two vectors are equal. Concepts: (i) What does the condition that vector A equals B imply about the magnitudes and directions of the vectors? (ii) What does the condition that vector A equals B imply about the x and y components of the vectors? Calculations: Find the 22.0° +x (a) +y B, 35.0 m magnitude of A and the value of B,. (b) Problem 70

*70. The figure shows two dis- placement vectors Ā and B. Vector Ā points at an angle of 22° above the x axis and has an unknown magnitude. Vector B has an x component B, = 35.0 m and has an unknown y component B,. These two vectors are equal. Concepts: (i) What does the condition that vector A equals B imply about the magnitudes and directions of the vectors? (ii) What does the condition that vector A equals B imply about the x and y components of the vectors? Calculations: Find the 22.0° +x (a) +y B, 35.0 m magnitude of A and the value of B,. (b) Problem 70

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Chapter2: Vectors

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Problem 2.10CYU: Check Your Understanding Verify that vector v V obtained in Example 2.14 is indeed a unit vector by...

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