component of a vector along the two given lines lie in the vertical downward direction making an angle 30 degree with the vertical line are 2 and 4 units.find the magnitude of the original vector and it's direction.
To find the magnitude and direction of the original vector, we need to understand the given information.
Given:
1. Component of the vector along the vertical line, making an angle of 30 degrees with the vertical (downward) line = 2 units.
2. Component of the vector along the vertical line, making an angle of 30 degrees with the vertical (downward) line = 4 units.
Let's denote the original vector as V.
To find the magnitude of the vector V, we can use the Pythagorean theorem for right triangles. Since we have the components along the vertical and horizontal directions, we can form a right triangle.
Using the given information, we can create a diagram:
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V | \
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H
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Here, H represents the horizontal component of the vector V.
We can find the value of H using trigonometry. Since we have a right triangle and know the angle and one of the sides, we can use the formula:
H = (Component along the horizontal direction) / cos(30 degrees)
In this case, the component along the horizontal direction is 4 units. So:
H = 4 / cos(30 degrees)
To find the magnitude (M) of the vector V, we can use the Pythagorean theorem:
M = sqrt(H^2 + V^2)
Substituting the values:
M = sqrt((4 / cos(30 degrees))^2 + 2^2)
By simplifying this equation, you can find the magnitude of the vector V.
To find the direction of the vector V, we can use trigonometry. The direction can be determined by finding the angle between the vector V and the positive x-axis.
The direction θ (theta) can be found using:
θ = arctan(V / H)
So, once you have the values of V and H, you can substitute them in this formula to find the direction of the vector V.
By solving these equations, you can find the magnitude and direction of the original vector V.