Question

Vector A extends from the origin to a point having polar coordinates (7, 70ᵒ ) and vector B extends from the origin to a point having polar coordinates (4, 130ᵒ ). Find A · B.

Answer 1

13.95

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

Vector A polar coordinates = ( 7, 70° )

Vector B polar coordinates = ( 4, 130° )

To find A . B we will

A ( r , ∅ ) = ( 7, 70 )

A = rcos∅ + rsin∅

therefore ; A = 2.394i + 6.57j

B ( r , ∅ ) = ( 4, 130° )

B = rcos∅ + rsin∅

therefore ; B = -2.57i + 3.06j

Hence ; A .B

( 2.394 i + 6.57j ) . ( -2.57 + 3.06j ) = 13.95