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Vector a is 37m on x axis. Vector b 36 m @230 degree to x axis . Vector c 12 m @ 140 degree x axis.
deternine x and y components of vector a,b , and c separately
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- The magnitude of vector A is .
- The angle between vector A and x-axis is given as .
- The magnitude of vector B is .
- The angle between vector B and x-axis is given as .
- The magnitude of vector C is .
- The angle between vector C and x-axis is given as .
The x-components of the vector is A is calculated as,
The y-components of the vector is A is calculated as,
Thus, the x and y components of A are 37 m and 0 m respectively.
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