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Vector A⃗ is in the direction 34.0 ∘ clockwise from the -y-axis. The x-component of A⃗ is Ax = -16.0 m .
What is the y-component of A⃗ ?

What is the magnitude of A⃗ ?

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  1. as always,
    x = r cosθ -- use this to find r.
    y = r sinθ

    |A| = √(x^2+y^2) = r

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