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Ch 03: Vectors and Coordinate Systems
Knight Calc - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 5th Edition
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Capitolo 3, Problema 7a

Draw each of the following vectors. Then find its x- and y-components. v = (7.5 m/s, 30 degrees clockwise from the positive y-axis)

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Step 1: Understand the problem. The vector v has a magnitude of 7.5 m/s and is oriented 30 degrees clockwise from the positive y-axis. We need to find its x- and y-components using trigonometric functions.
Step 2: Define the coordinate system. Since the angle is measured clockwise from the positive y-axis, the x-component will be positive (to the right), and the y-component will be negative (downward).
Step 3: Use trigonometric functions to find the components. The x-component of the vector can be calculated using the formula: v x = v ⋅ sin(θ), where θ = 30 degrees. Similarly, the y-component can be calculated using: v y = v ⋅ cos(θ).
Step 4: Substitute the given values into the formulas. For the x-component: v x = 7.5 ⋅ sin(30°). For the y-component: v y = 7.5 ⋅ cos(30°).
Step 5: Simplify the trigonometric expressions. Use the known values of sin(30°) = 0.5 and cos(30°) = √3/2 to simplify the components. This will give you the x- and y-components of the vector.

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