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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 8

Let C = (3.15 m, 15 degrees above the neagtive x-axis) and D = (25.6, 30 degrees to the right of the negative y-axis). Find the x and y components of each vector.

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Step 1: Understand the problem. You are tasked with finding the x and y components of two vectors, C and D, given their magnitudes and angles relative to specific axes. Recall that the components of a vector can be calculated using trigonometric functions: cosine for the x-component and sine for the y-component.
Step 2: For vector C, note that its magnitude is 3.15 m and its angle is 15 degrees above the negative x-axis. To find the x-component, use the formula: x_C = magnitude_C × cos(angle_C). Since the angle is above the negative x-axis, the x-component will be negative. For the y-component, use the formula: y_C = magnitude_C × sin(angle_C). The y-component will be positive because the vector points upward.
Step 3: For vector D, note that its magnitude is 25.6 m and its angle is 30 degrees to the right of the negative y-axis. To find the x-component, use the formula: x_D = magnitude_D × sin(angle_D). The x-component will be positive because the vector points to the right. For the y-component, use the formula: y_D = magnitude_D × cos(angle_D). The y-component will be negative because the vector points downward.
Step 4: Substitute the given values into the formulas. For vector C: x_C = 3.15 × cos(15°) and y_C = 3.15 × sin(15°). For vector D: x_D = 25.6 × sin(30°) and y_D = 25.6 × cos(30°). Ensure you use the correct trigonometric functions and account for the signs of the components based on the directions of the vectors.
Step 5: Perform the calculations using a calculator or software to find the numerical values of the components. Remember to keep track of the signs for each component based on the orientation of the vectors relative to the axes.

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