1.7. Components of a Vector

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1.7. Components of a Vector
Consider the following vector, A
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1.7. Components of a Vector
Consider the following vector, A
How can we replace vector A by two perpendicular
components?
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1.7. Components of a Vector
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1.7. Components of a Vector
AadjACos ? and AoppASin ?
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Problem-39
The drawing shows a force vector that has a
magnitude of 475 N. Find the (a) x, (b) y, and
(c) z components of the vector.
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Vector Components
A jogger runs 145 m in a direction 20.0 east of
north (displacement vector A) and then 105 m in a
direction 35.0 south of east (displacement
vector B).
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Problem
Find the resultant of the three displacement
vectors in the drawing by means of the component
method. The magnitudes of the vectors are A
5.00 m, B 5.00 m, and C 4.00 m.