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PROBLEM 1 A velocity vector 48 degrees above the positive x-axis has a y-component of 12 m/s. What is the value of its x-component? PROBLEM 2 Two vectors, S and T, have the components shown in the table. What angle does the resultant of these two vectors make with the +x-axis? S T $x$ component -3.5 m 0.00 m $y$ component 4.5 m -6.5 m

          PROBLEM 1
A velocity vector 48 degrees above the
positive x-axis has a y-component of 12 m/s.
What is the value of its x-component?
PROBLEM 2
Two vectors, S and T, have the components shown
in the table. What angle does the resultant of
these two vectors make with the +x-axis?
S
T
$x$ component
-3.5 m
0.00 m
$y$ component
4.5 m
-6.5 m

PROBLEM 1
A velocity vector 48 degrees above the
positive x-axis has a y-component of 12 m/s.
What is the value of its x-component?
PROBLEM 2
Two vectors, S and T, have the components shown
in the table. What angle does the resultant of
these two vectors make with the +x-axis?
S
T
x component
-3.5 m
0.00 m
y component
4.5 m
-6.5 m

Added by Jose Angel R.

University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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We need to find the value of its X-component. We can use trigonometry to solve this problem. Let's draw a diagram: ``` /| / | / | y = 12 m/s / | /θ | / | /______| x = ? ``` We can see that the angle between Show more…

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PROBLEM 1 A velocity vector 48 degrees above the positive X-axis has a y-component of 12 m/s _ What is the value of its X-component? PROBLEM 2 Two vectors, S and T, have the components shown in the table: What angle does the resultant of these two vectors make with the +X-axis? Xcomponent -3.5m y component S 4.5 m 0.00 m -6.5 m