College Physics
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781305952300
Author: Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
A radar station sends a signal to a ship which is located a distance 14.0 kilometers from the station at bearing 136° clockwise from the north. At the same moment, a helicopter is at a horizontal range of 19.6 kilometers, at bearing 152° clockwise from the north, with an elevation of 2.58 kilometers. Let east be the î direction, north be the ĵ direction, and up be the direction.
(A) What is the displacement vector (in km) from the helicopter to the ship? (Express your answer in vector form. Do not include units in your answer.)
(B) What is the distance (in km) between the helicopter and ship?
(C) The ship begins to sink at a rate of 5.40 m/s. Write the position vector (in km) of the ship relative to the helicopter as a function of time as the ship sinks. Assume that the helicopter remains hovering at its initial position and that the sinking rate remains the same even after the ship sinks under the surface. (Use the following as necessary: t. Do not include units in your answer.)
(D) Evaluate the position of the ship relative to the helicopter (in km) after 1.90 h. (Express your answer in vector form. Do not include units in your answer.)
Expert Solution
This question has been solved!
Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.
This is a popular solution
Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Step by stepSolved in 4 steps with 3 images
Knowledge Booster
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
- Vector C has a magnitude of 22.2 m and points in the −y‑ direction. Vectors A and B both have positive y‑ components, and make angles of α=42.4 and β=26.7 with the positive and negative x- axis, respectively. If the vector sum A+B+C=0 , what are the magnitudes of A and B?arrow_forwardA sailboat race course consists of four legs, defined by the displacement vectors ABC, and, as the drawing indicates. The magnitudes of the first three vectors are A = 2.70 km, B-5.30 km, and C= 4.40 km. The finish line of the course coincides with the starting line. Using the data in the drawing, find (a) the distance of the fourth leg and (b) the angle. 23.0 (a) Number (b) Number Units Units B Finish- K 35.0 X 40.0⁰ Startarrow_forwardA jogger travels a route that has two parts. The first is a displacement A of 2.65 km due south, and the second involves a displacement → B that points due east. The resultant displacement A + B has a magnitude of 4.75 km. (a) What is the magnitude of B, and (b) what is the direction of A + B as a positive angle relative to due south? Suppose that A - B had a magnitude of 4.75 km. (c) What then would be the magnitude of B, and (d) what is the direction of A - B relative to due south? (a) Number i (b) Number i (c) Number i (d) Number i Units Units Units Units > > >arrow_forward
- Vector G is 40.3 m long in a -35.0° direction. Vector H is 63.3 m long in a 270° direction. Find the magnitude of their vector sum. magnitude (m) Enterarrow_forwardVector A has a magnitude of 34 units and points in the positive y-direction. When vector B is added to A, the resultant vector A+B points in the negative y-direction with a magnitude of 18 units. Find the magnitude of B?arrow_forwardVector V1 is 5.0 units long and points along the negative x-axis. Vector V2 is 10.0 units long and points at an angle of 30.0 degrees above the positive x-axis. (a) Find the x and y components of the vector sum V2 + V1 and then determine the magnitude and direction of the vector sum V2+V1. (b) Sketch the vector sum V2+V1 on a grid.arrow_forward
- A vector A has components Ax = −6.00 m and Ay = 8.50 m. Find the magnitude (in m) and the direction (in degrees counterclockwise from the +x-axis) of the vector.arrow_forwardA vector A has components Ax = −3.00 m and Ay = 6.00 m. Find the magnitude (in m) and the direction (in degrees counterclockwise from the +x-axis) of the vector.arrow_forwardVector A has a magnitude of 24 units and points in the positive y-direction. When vector B is added to A, the resultant vector A + B points in the negative y-direction with a magnitude of 11 units. Find the magnitude and direction of B. magnitude=arrow_forward
- A vector A has a magnitude of 17 (in some unspecified units) and makes an angle of 23° with the x-axis, and a vector B has a magnitude of 24 and makes an angle of 70° with the x-axis. Compute the magnitudes and directions of the vectors. C = A + B (a) magnitude direction (b) C=A-B в magnitude direction (c) C = A + 4B magnitude direction (d) = -A-7B ℃ magnitude direction ° (counterclockwise from the +x-axis) ° (counterclockwise from the +x-axis) ° (counterclockwise from the +x-axis) O (counterclockwise from the +x-axis)arrow_forwardVector A has a magnitude of 23 units and points in the positive y-direction. When vector B is added to A, the resultant vector A + B points in the negative y-direction with a magnitude of 15 units. Find the magnitude and direction of B.arrow_forwardAn ocean liner leaves New York City and travels 16.2°north of east for 117 km. How far east and how far north has it gone? In other words, what are the magnitudes of the components of the ship's displacement vector in the directions (a) due east and (b) due north? S (a) Number i Units (b) Number i Unitsarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- College PhysicsPhysicsISBN:9781305952300Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris VuillePublisher:Cengage LearningUniversity Physics (14th Edition)PhysicsISBN:9780133969290Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. FreedmanPublisher:PEARSONIntroduction To Quantum MechanicsPhysicsISBN:9781107189638Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Physics for Scientists and EngineersPhysicsISBN:9781337553278Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. JewettPublisher:Cengage LearningLecture- Tutorials for Introductory AstronomyPhysicsISBN:9780321820464Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina BrissendenPublisher:Addison-WesleyCollege Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...PhysicsISBN:9780134609034Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart FieldPublisher:PEARSON
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:9781305952300
Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:Cengage Learning
University Physics (14th Edition)
Physics
ISBN:9780133969290
Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
Publisher:PEARSON
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Physics
ISBN:9781107189638
Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics
ISBN:9781337553278
Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Physics
ISBN:9780321820464
Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina Brissenden
Publisher:Addison-Wesley
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...
Physics
ISBN:9780134609034
Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher:PEARSON