The force F of 8000 N given in Figure 1. a. . find the unit vector, b. b. Express the force F in terms of a unit vector, c. Express the force F in terms of unit vectors ?̂ and j ̂ d. Calculate the scalar components of the force F. e. Find the direction of the force F. f. Using the direction you found in e, find again the components of the force F and compare them with those in d. Did this comparison meet your expectations?

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The force F of 8000 N given in Figure 1.
a. . find the unit vector,
b. b. Express the force F in terms of a unit vector,
c. Express the force F in terms of unit vectors ?̂ and j ̂
d. Calculate the scalar components of the force F.
e. Find the direction of the force F.
f. Using the direction you found in e, find again the components of the force F and compare them with those in d. Did this comparison meet your expectations?

y (m)
B(8,5)
F = 8000 N
%3D
x (m)
A(-2,-5)
Figure 1. Representations in Cartesian positions of F.
Transcribed Image Text:y (m) B(8,5) F = 8000 N %3D x (m) A(-2,-5) Figure 1. Representations in Cartesian positions of F.
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