Homework Help: Vectors/Magnitude

Posted by Some1 Help Me Plz on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 5:04pm.

The vector v has a magnitude of 89.7 feet and a direction of
12(degree sign)48'. find the magnitude of its vertical component

a: 887.47 ft
b: 19.87 ft
c: 19.38 ft
d: 87.58 ft

Vectors/Magnitude - MathMate, Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 6:32pm
Depending on whether the vector makes 12.8° with the horizontal or vertical, the vertical component is
89.7sin(12.8°) or 89.7cos(12.8°) respectively.
Vectors/Magnitude - Tabby, Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 7:24pm
thank you!
Vectors/Magnitude - MathMate, Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 8:09pm
You're welcome!

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