Vector A has a magnitude of 10 units along the + x axis and 25 units along the –

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Vector A has a magnitude of 10 units along the + x axis and 25 units along the – y axis. Vector B points at angle of 60 degrees above the + x axis and has a magnitude of 20 units. Vector C points along the + x axis and has a magnitude of 15 units. Which vector has (a) the largest x component and (b) the largest y component?
Vector A has a magnitude of 10 units along the + x axis and 25 units along the – y axis. Vector B points at angle of 60 degrees above the + x axis and has a magnitude of 20 units. Vector C points along the + x axis and has a magnitude of 15 units. Which vector has (a) the largest x component and (b) the largest y component?
Vector A has a magnitude of 10 units along the + x axis and 25 units along the – y axis. Vector B points at angle of 60 degrees above the + x axis and has a magnitude of 20 units. Vector C points along the + x axis and has a magnitude of 15 units. Which vector has (a) the largest x component and (b) the largest y component?

Explanation / Answer

For Vector A

AX=10

AY=-25

For Vector B

BX=20Cos60 =10

BY=20Sin60=17.32

For Vector C

Cx=15Cos0 =15

Cy=15Sin0 =0

a)

Largest X-Component

CX=15 units

b)

Largest Y-Component

By=17.32

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